Monmouth University
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 Monmouth University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 65th 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 Monmouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | — | $111,422 | +2% | #73 of 189 | #142 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,812 | $103,184 | +16% | #112 of 966 | #395 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,300 | $95,960 | +4% | #142 of 459 | #264 | $26,747 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,179 | $78,591 | +15% | #162 of 1176 | #458 | $26,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $29,770 | $75,353 | +23% | #20 of 156 | #46 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $51,980 | $68,774 | -1% | #169 of 309 | #243 | $26,829 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $37,862 | $67,842 | +23% | #43 of 660 | #171 | $27,000 |
| Chemistry | $43,512 | $66,895 | +3% | #100 of 209 | #176 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $26,445 | $66,114 | +16% | #159 of 841 | #427 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $30,366 | $64,438 | +2% | #214 of 565 | #398 | $27,000 |
| History | $48,482 | $63,947 | +26% | #38 of 459 | #101 | $27,000 |
| Education | $55,579 | $63,068 | +27% | #10 of 71 | #15 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $50,737 | $60,220 | +24% | #54 of 576 | #136 | $26,000 |
| Social Work | — | $59,147 | +14% | #63 of 420 | #266 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25,742 | $58,759 | +4% | #200 of 660 | #420 | $25,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $22,827 | $57,837 | -1% | #148 of 275 | #228 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $28,590 | $57,159 | +13% | #164 of 1027 | #539 | $27,000 |
| Anthropology | $46,302 | $55,868 | +20% | #25 of 188 | #73 | $24,000 |
| Music | $24,563 | $55,526 | +29% | #30 of 268 | #79 | $24,625 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,353 | $44,363 | +7% | #135 of 423 | #290 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $27,907 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $25,004 | — | — | — | — | $27,000 |
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 Monmouth University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $1,010,884
- Avg rent near campus: $3,708/mo — vs ~$1,060/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 07712 (3.1% cap, Ocean)
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🏆 Where Monmouth 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 | $44,098 | $44,098 |
| Room | $9,540 | |
| Board | $7,534 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $67,924 | $67,924 |
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Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
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Careers that graduates from Monmouth University's top programs commonly pursue.
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology