# Kean University: Finance (bachelor's)

Union, NJ. IPEDS 185262, CIP 52.08. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kean-university/majors/finance

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $46,685
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $65,415 (U.S. median for this major: $77,992 across 438 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,688 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in NJ: 11 of 11 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (11 colleges, $84,606): -$19,191
- Versus the U.S. median: -$12,577

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.56 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $65,415 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,374 | $33,625 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $7,859 | $35,837 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $12,136 | $55,340 | 1.9 years |
| 75-110k | $20,146 | $91,866 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $20,110 | $91,702 | 3.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Finance at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Camden | $100,695 | $22,500 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $100,695 | $22,500 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $100,695 | $22,500 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Seton Hall University | $89,994 | $22,808 | $31,446 | 70% |
| Rider University | $88,405 | $27,000 | $24,792 | 61% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $84,606 | $25,000 | $15,404 | 53% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $84,606 | $25,000 | $22,829 | 67% |
| Rowan University | $75,697 | $24,000 | $22,408 | 67% |
| New Jersey City University | $71,548 | $23,125 | $16,053 | 34% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $70,356 | $22,234 | $18,745 | 44% |
| Kean University | $65,415 | $24,688 | $12,447 | 47% |

## Careers
- Financial analyst (SOC 13-2051): median wage $128,930 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $108,610 NJ, $102,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $157,000 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $173,690 NJ, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031): median wage $221,010 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $199,110 NJ, $166,570 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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