# Monmouth University: Nursing (bachelor's)

West Long Branch, NJ. IPEDS 185572, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/monmouth-university/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $88,812
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $103,184 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in NJ: 8 of 20 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (21 colleges, $101,328): +$1,856
- Versus the U.S. median: +$17,972

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $103,184 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 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $19,404 | $80,139 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $25,331 | $104,617 | 1.6 years |
| 75-110k | $33,773 | $139,482 | 2.1 years |
| 110k+ | $39,015 | $161,132 | 2.4 years |

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

## Nursing at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Elizabeth University | $109,286 | $27,500 | $23,125 | 51% |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $109,167 | $27,031 | $28,014 | 38% |
| Montclair State University | $109,167 | $27,031 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Felician University | $109,098 | $31,000 | $40,045 | 47% |
| The College of New Jersey | $104,369 | $26,204 | $27,646 | 86% |
| Caldwell University | $103,559 | $27,000 | $24,691 | 57% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $103,534 | $26,500 | $18,173 | 70% |
| Monmouth University | $103,184 | $27,000 | $30,988 | 72% |
| New Jersey City University | $102,386 | $28,000 | $16,053 | 34% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $101,328 | $24,000 | $18,745 | 44% |
| Saint Peter's University | $100,199 | $24,457 | $12,199 | 58% |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $99,155 | $28,000 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $99,155 | $28,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $98,585 | $26,500 | $15,404 | 53% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $98,585 | $26,500 | $22,829 | 67% |
| Stockton University | $97,739 | $27,000 | $20,670 | 69% |
| Rowan University | $97,116 | $25,000 | $22,408 | 67% |
| Kean University | $96,821 | $20,750 | $12,447 | 47% |
| Georgian Court University | $96,213 | $24,750 | $19,285 | 54% |
| Seton Hall University | $95,699 | $27,000 | $31,446 | 70% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $119,720 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $106,500 NJ, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $167,580 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $145,650 NJ, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% 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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