Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Kean University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 29th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Kean University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $101,039 | $96,821 | +9% | #170 of 966 | #607 | $18,009 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,867 | $91,546 | -1% | #180 of 459 | #307 | $23,651 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | $51,540 | $72,483 | -2% | #32 of 37 | #36 | $25,240 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,386 | $72,446 | -5% | #419 of 796 | #676 | $24,000 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians | — | $72,277 | +6% | #7 of 9 | #7 | $21,886 |
| Economics | — | $66,368 | -20% | #312 of 368 | #345 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $46,685 | $65,415 | -22% | #396 of 452 | #439 | $21,774 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $45,782 | $65,332 | -4% | #567 of 1176 | #940 | $24,990 |
| International Business | $45,396 | $64,878 | -11% | #91 of 115 | #105 | $25,772 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $40,929 | $63,156 | +23% | #21 of 345 | #107 | $24,500 |
| Marketing | $37,781 | $61,602 | -11% | #367 of 516 | #478 | $22,500 |
| Biology | $34,522 | $61,291 | +7% | #297 of 841 | #584 | $24,650 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $48,628 | $61,158 | +21% | #15 of 177 | #79 | $25,479 |
| History | $34,934 | $60,236 | +19% | #53 of 459 | #171 | $22,158 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $59,531 | -16% | #175 of 253 | #227 | $25,375 |
| Mathematics | $40,235 | $59,082 | -15% | #258 of 309 | #294 | $26,088 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,447 | $58,885 | +24% | #44 of 680 | #247 | $25,713 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $39,408 | $58,644 | +6% | #181 of 660 | #488 | $24,213 |
| Public Administration | $45,850 | $58,100 | -11% | #32 of 47 | #43 | $26,307 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $35,673 | $56,666 | +10% | #111 of 299 | #180 | $24,004 |
| English Language and Literature | $36,257 | $54,749 | +13% | #139 of 576 | #319 | $26,984 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $27,983 | $54,277 | -4% | #329 of 660 | #531 | $21,469 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $37,884 | $54,232 | +7% | #14 of 55 | #39 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $36,432 | $51,122 | -3% | #264 of 462 | #405 | $24,000 |
| Psychology | $31,475 | $51,052 | +1% | #455 of 1027 | #867 | $21,500 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $42,750 | $50,854 | -8% | #172 of 225 | #206 | $29,451 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $50,645 | — | — | — | — | $26,139 |
| Psychology | — | $47,179 | -7% | #8 of 9 | #9 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $30,436 | $40,805 | -36% | #565 of 565 | #565 | $18,250 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,928 | $40,213 | -3% | #247 of 423 | #362 | $26,022 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | $32,107 | -19% | #234 of 255 | #250 | $25,836 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Kean University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $585,983
- Avg rent near campus: $2,615/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 07203 (4.0% cap, Roselle)
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🏆 Where Kean University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,135 | $18,785 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $34,430 | $42,080 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $6,593 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,496 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,503 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,592 |
| $110,001+ | $21,514 |
Programs & Career Paths
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology