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 Rider University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 42% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 47th 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 Rider 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,849 | $91,950 | +21% | #100 of 796 | #270 | $24,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $57,881 | $88,405 | +6% | #118 of 452 | #251 | $26,185 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $58,890 | $82,193 | -5% | #68 of 126 | #102 | $20,497 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $79,664 | +30% | #14 of 156 | #27 | $26,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $41,421 | $72,734 | -21% | #367 of 459 | #430 | $23,942 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $40,941 | $70,122 | +3% | #80 of 187 | #156 | $26,910 |
| International Business | $53,124 | $69,451 | -5% | #74 of 115 | #97 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,838 | $69,423 | +2% | #393 of 1176 | #805 | $20,875 |
| Marketing | $44,352 | $67,230 | -3% | #246 of 516 | #431 | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | $50,478 | $65,648 | -6% | #203 of 309 | #267 | — |
| Public Health | — | $64,454 | +10% | #49 of 215 | #119 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $38,600 | $63,612 | +0% | #78 of 178 | #146 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,940 | $61,208 | +19% | #36 of 345 | #145 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $57,145 | $60,178 | +27% | #31 of 680 | #189 | $25,748 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $41,864 | $59,897 | +6% | #172 of 660 | #390 | — |
| Biology | $41,181 | $58,008 | +1% | #418 of 841 | #699 | $26,868 |
| Psychology | $38,118 | $57,202 | +13% | #163 of 1027 | #533 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $36,705 | $56,736 | +8% | #132 of 462 | #294 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $56,713 | -10% | #404 of 565 | #522 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $41,315 | $54,724 | +3% | #185 of 476 | #365 | — |
| History | $46,393 | $53,311 | +5% | #172 of 459 | #338 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $51,521 | +6% | #201 of 576 | #403 | $26,965 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $29,445 | $51,406 | +-0% | #167 of 299 | #230 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $36,053 | $50,173 | -9% | #483 of 660 | #633 | $27,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $16,690 | $46,733 | -7% | #104 of 158 | #143 | $27,000 |
| Music | $20,727 | $43,753 | +2% | #133 of 268 | #203 | $27,000 |
| Dance | $24,515 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 Rider University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $475,108
- Avg rent near campus: $2,655/mo — vs ~$1,159/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 08609 (7.0% cap, Trenton)
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🏆 Where Rider 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 | $37,700 | $37,700 |
| Room | $10,430 | |
| Board | $6,300 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $59,130 | $59,130 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Rider University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology