Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 69.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 70.3%
- Retention Rate
- 81.5%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $67,991
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.3%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $105,241 | $48,669 |
| Computer Engineering. | Master | $81,702 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $62,211 | $27,684 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $61,516 | $26,747 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $58,092 | $27,381 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $57,318 | |
| Homeland Security. | Certificate | $55,964 | |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master | $55,151 | |
| Education, General. | Master | $54,835 | $52,018 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $52,420 | $26,829 |
| Education, General. | Certificate | $51,273 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master | $50,856 | |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor | $50,606 | $24,000 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Bachelor | $50,231 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $49,623 | $44,681 |
Outcomes Overview
Monmouth graduates earn a median of $67,991 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 40% with typical debt loads of $27,000. Monthly loan payments of $286 consume about 5% of gross income for median earners. The 94.4% employment rate reflects strong career services and the university's reputation in communications and business fields. Many graduates land positions in media, marketing, and finance throughout the New York metropolitan area. The 72.3% loan repayment rate suggests most alumni handle their debt responsibly. While tuition approaches $45,000 annually, the eventual earning power and proximity to major job markets deliver an average return on investment for career-focused students.