# New Jersey City University: English (bachelor's)

Jersey City, NJ. IPEDS 185129, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/new-jersey-city-university/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $37,244
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $60,574 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,980 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in NJ: 3 of 19 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (19 colleges, $56,715): +$3,859
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,626

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.59 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $60,574 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 | $14,005 | $64,283 | 2.7 years |
| 30-48k | $15,363 | $70,516 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $17,587 | $80,724 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $21,239 | $97,487 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $21,596 | $99,126 | 4.1 years |

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

## English at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | $65,714 | $25,139 | $31,446 | 70% |
| Princeton University | $61,323 | not reported | $6,128 | 98% |
| New Jersey City University | $60,574 | $26,980 | $16,053 | 34% |
| Monmouth University | $60,220 | $27,000 | $30,988 | 72% |
| Drew University | $58,452 | $27,000 | $24,280 | 71% |
| Rowan University | $57,895 | $26,554 | $22,408 | 67% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $56,969 | $25,500 | $15,404 | 53% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $56,969 | $25,500 | $22,829 | 67% |
| The College of New Jersey | $56,905 | $25,000 | $27,646 | 86% |
| Georgian Court University | $56,715 | $26,000 | $19,285 | 54% |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $55,337 | $25,125 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $55,337 | $25,125 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $55,337 | $25,125 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Kean University | $54,749 | $30,679 | $12,447 | 47% |
| Stockton University | $52,809 | $25,750 | $20,670 | 69% |
| Rider University | $51,521 | $27,000 | $24,792 | 61% |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $45,337 | $25,092 | $28,014 | 38% |
| Montclair State University | $45,337 | $25,092 | $15,566 | 65% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $42,632 | $25,724 | $18,745 | 44% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $100,800 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $82,200 NJ, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage $59,740 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $56,700 NJ, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% 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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