Saint Peter's University ★ Hidden gem
Jersey City, New Jersey · Private, nonprofit · 2,135 undergraduates
All 22 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 71 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,783 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,643 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,952 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,569 |
| $110k and up | $21,829 |
| All families (average) | $12,199 |
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 | Bachelor's Degree | $58,634 | +$21,658 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,502 | +$24,526 | clears the bar | $17,185 | 0.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $56,438 | +$19,462 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1.2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,013 | +$24,037 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $62,040 | +$25,064 | clears the bar | $23,650 | 0.9 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,623 | +$8,647 | clears the bar | $23,850 | 2.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $100,199 | +$63,223 | clears the bar | $16,487 | 0.3 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $91,891 | +$54,915 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $72,212 | +$35,236 | clears the bar | $20,048 | 0.6 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $42,362 | +$5,386 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 4.1 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $42,264 | +$5,288 | clears the bar | $17,750 | 3.4 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $63,460 | +$26,484 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $56,716 | +$19,740 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $128,729 | +$91,753 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $95,158 | +$58,182 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 22 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 52% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.