# Monmouth University: Education (bachelor's)

West Long Branch, NJ. IPEDS 185572, CIP 13.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/monmouth-university/majors/education

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $55,579
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $63,068 (U.S. median for this major: $49,448 across 70 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $26,528)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$13,620

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $63,068 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 | $18,924 | $78,156 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $19,404 | $80,139 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $25,331 | $104,617 | 4.0 years |
| 75-110k | $33,773 | $139,482 | 5.3 years |
| 110k+ | $39,015 | $161,132 | 6.1 years |

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

## Education at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth University | $63,068 | $27,000 | $30,988 | 72% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $59,775 | not reported | $24,406 | 84% |

## 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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