Rider University
Lawrenceville, New Jersey · Private, nonprofit · 3,106 undergraduates
Of 38 programs with reported earnings, 37 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 77 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $15,824 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,090 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,119 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,445 |
| $110k and up | $31,574 |
| All families (average) | $24,792 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $106,939 | +$69,963 | clears the bar | $38,129 | 0.5 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $57,202 | +$20,226 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $60,178 | +$23,202 | clears the bar | $25,748 | 1.1 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $91,950 | +$54,974 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $69,423 | +$32,447 | clears the bar | $20,875 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $103,295 | +$66,319 | clears the bar | $21,790 | 0.3 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $43,753 | +$6,777 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $50,173 | +$13,197 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $67,230 | +$30,254 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $67,463 | +$30,487 | clears the bar | $17,860 | 0.6 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $88,405 | +$51,429 | clears the bar | $26,185 | 0.5 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,122 | +$33,146 | clears the bar | $26,910 | 0.8 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $76,780 | +$39,804 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1 yr |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,008 | +$21,032 | clears the bar | $26,868 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $61,208 | +$24,232 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 38 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 35% of students receive Pell grants · 61% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.