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 Stockton University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 31st 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 Stockton 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 | $81,885 | $97,739 | +10% | #160 of 966 | #567 | $27,000 |
| Physics | — | $86,849 | +13% | #32 of 107 | #52 | — |
| Information Science/Studies | $56,594 | $79,310 | -7% | #88 of 148 | #119 | $18,875 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $40,855 | $69,252 | +6% | #37 of 110 | #78 | $22,940 |
| Mathematics | $53,915 | $64,242 | -8% | #217 of 309 | #276 | $23,468 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,533 | $64,060 | -6% | #623 of 1176 | #971 | $19,500 |
| Economics | — | $63,582 | -23% | #331 of 368 | #353 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $25,791 | $63,295 | +3% | #57 of 156 | #99 | $19,500 |
| Public Health | $44,423 | $59,871 | +2% | #89 of 215 | #150 | $24,250 |
| Sustainability Studies | — | $59,472 | +3% | #11 of 17 | #14 | — |
| Biology | $30,447 | $59,151 | +3% | #370 of 841 | #657 | $20,000 |
| Social Work | $37,749 | $59,102 | +14% | #66 of 420 | #269 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $33,224 | $58,319 | +6% | #85 of 265 | #176 | $18,915 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $59,371 | $56,838 | +20% | #61 of 680 | #337 | $25,000 |
| Criminology | $34,596 | $55,408 | +-0% | #61 of 113 | #101 | $20,636 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,209 | $54,628 | +3% | #186 of 476 | #367 | $23,875 |
| Political Science and Government | $30,891 | $54,022 | -15% | #454 of 565 | #542 | $17,495 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $30,833 | $53,796 | -5% | #80 of 137 | #122 | $17,750 |
| History | $28,897 | $53,745 | +6% | #158 of 459 | #329 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $30,338 | $52,809 | +9% | #178 of 576 | #376 | $23,985 |
| Psychology | $28,046 | $50,947 | +0% | #464 of 1027 | #873 | $21,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $28,263 | $50,820 | -10% | #420 of 660 | #588 | $19,500 |
| Sociology | $24,814 | $47,201 | -10% | #356 of 462 | #438 | $22,647 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $29,289 | $44,981 | -8% | #50 of 62 | #61 | $22,875 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,099 | $41,137 | -1% | #222 of 423 | #343 | $26,805 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $20,705 | $40,199 | -4% | #42 of 68 | #60 | $23,750 |
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 Stockton University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $341,472
- Avg rent near campus: $2,282/mo — vs ~$1,005/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 08401 (6.3% cap, Atlantic City)
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🏆 Where Stockton 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 | $12,996 | $20,884 |
| Room | $9,048 | |
| Board | $4,943 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $39,034 | $46,922 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $13,774 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,665 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,407 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $25,434 |
| $110,001+ | $28,051 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Stockton University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology