Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 64.8%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.3%
- Retention Rate
- 79.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $61,415
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $22,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 65.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $233/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $88,971 | $37,409 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Certificate | $73,737 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $70,456 | $27,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $66,069 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Certificate | $61,020 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $57,318 | $44,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $56,157 | |
| Education, General. | Master | $54,996 | $28,660 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $54,322 | $25,784 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $21,500 |
| Social Work. | Master | $47,260 | $35,842 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $46,869 | $19,500 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master | $46,254 | $38,892 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master | $45,715 | $36,500 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $42,682 | $22,125 |
Outcomes Overview
Montclair State graduates earn a median of $61,415 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 36% with typical debt loads of $22,000. Monthly loan payments of $233 consume just 4.5% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong teacher preparation programs feed into New Jersey's robust education sector, where starting salaries often exceed $50,000. Nearly 94% of graduates find employment within six months. The combination of reasonable debt, solid earnings potential, and high employment rates in stable fields like education and performing arts creates a strong return on investment for most students.