Education at Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Master's Degree · about 182 graduates a year
Montclair State University graduates in education earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 44% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montclair State University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 94 | Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | $65,234 | $60,001 | #130 | $67,369 |
| 95 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $65,106 | $62,190 | #108 | $51,118 |
| 96 | Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ | $65,095 | $57,133 | #164 | $61,225 |
| 97 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $65,095 | $57,133 | #165 | $61,225 |
| 98 | Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth, TX | $64,998 | $66,084 | #75 | $53,233 |
| 99 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona, MN | $64,965 | $62,055 | #110 | $59,959 |
| 100 | Purdue University Northwest Hammond, IN | $64,815 | $69,535 | #56 | $49,025 |
Other Majors at Montclair State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $117,544 | $85,727 | #185 of 861 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $108,975 | $84,539 | #53 of 78 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $87,244 | $74,437 | #59 of 453 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $81,192 | $50,388 | #35 of 322 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $75,657 | $69,017 | #44 of 280 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | $72,288 | — | #7 of 11 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $70,662 | $65,094 | #55 of 285 |
| Public Health | $69,383 | $61,438 | #158 of 201 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $67,490 | $68,661 | #108 of 243 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $67,155 | $56,488 | #12 of 26 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $66,833 | $54,513 | #65 of 302 |
| Social Work | $66,259 | $52,755 | #91 of 279 |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | $57,544 | — |
| Music | $54,787 | $54,350 | #18 of 98 |
| Biology | — | $43,150 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montclair State University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,225 one year after graduating and $65,095 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montclair State University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, Montclair State University ranks #97 by median pay four years after graduation, and #165 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at Montclair State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $28,660.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.