Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey. 18,376 undergraduates. Admits 88% of applicants.
Graduates' median debt ($19,500) equals 31% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($63,846).
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 54% |
| Return for second year | 78% | 76% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $48,767 | $49,318 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $63,846 | $58,912 |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 | $21,609 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly bachelor's degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
147 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | — | — | $61,618 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 1 | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 5 | — | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 8 | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 5 | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 8 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 10 | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 6 | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 7 | — | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 1 | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 12 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
Getting in
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Quick answers
- How much does Montclair State University cost per year?
- The average net price at Montclair State University, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $15,193 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Montclair State University graduates earn?
- Former Montclair State University students earn a median of $63,846 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Montclair State University?
- 66% of Montclair State University students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Montclair State University graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Montclair State University is $19,500. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
