Is Centenary University worth it?
Centenary University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Hackettstown, New Jersey (large suburb). It awarded 381 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, business administration and management and elementary education and teaching.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$42,727
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,207
Median earnings 10 years after
$53,726
Average net price
$20,503
Completion rate
56%
Completions (2024)
381
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
910
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,381 | $72,527 | 138 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $87,003 | $110,053 | 91 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $37,259 | $67,181 | 38 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $26,569 | $50,746 | 35 |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | Bachelor's | $34,104 | $40,047 | 30 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $54,633 | $61,358 | 28 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $62,337 | $65,838 | 23 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | $27,933 | N/A | 23 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $32,049 | $46,031 | 23 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $17,274 | $45,098 | 20 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $78,243 | $82,038 | 19 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $44,312 | $63,381 | 19 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $67,192 | $72,493 | 16 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $32,988 | $42,424 | 16 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | Bachelor's | N/A | $34,057 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, Other | Master's | 87 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 25 |
| Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's | 21 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Equestrian/Equine Studies | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Social Work | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Bachelor's | 14 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 11 |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's | 9 |
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Sources: federal figures for Centenary University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
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