Is New Jersey City University worth it?
New Jersey City University is a public, four-year institution in Jersey City, New Jersey (large city). It awarded 1,463 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, business administration and management and biology sciences.
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Federal context for New Jersey City University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$43,409
Median earnings 4 years after
$60,965
Median earnings 10 years after
$52,745
Average net price
$16,053
Completion rate
34%
Completions (2024)
1,463
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
3,681
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $90,730 | $102,386 | 295 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,969 | $46,575 | 197 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,027 | $55,293 | 163 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $41,812 | $59,925 | 117 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $41,542 | $66,244 | 107 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $32,082 | $44,151 | 90 |
| Homeland Security | Bachelor's | $39,624 | $63,137 | 88 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $37,980 | $60,104 | 85 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $65,141 | $74,452 | 82 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $55,457 | $64,068 | 77 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $19,326 | $41,077 | 71 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $67,503 | $75,994 | 59 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $37,244 | $60,574 | 59 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $44,160 | $71,548 | 59 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $41,876 | $65,368 | 57 |
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, General | Bachelor's | 105 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 88 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | Bachelor's | 74 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 74 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | Bachelor's | 67 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 62 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 50 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 48 |
| Art/Art Studies, General | Bachelor's | 48 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 40 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 35% | 8,892 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 21% | 5,284 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 1,531 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 1,476 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,345 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 1,325 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 1,232 |
| Transportation and Warehousing | 3% | 664 |
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Sources: federal figures for New Jersey City 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.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page