# Seton Hall University: Business Economics (bachelor's)

South Orange, NJ. IPEDS 186584, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/seton-hall-university/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $66,877
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $92,079 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,522 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$11,914

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.11 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $92,079 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 | $19,623 | $80,651 | 1.5 years |
| 30-48k | $21,869 | $89,882 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $27,194 | $111,767 | 2.0 years |
| 75-110k | $36,516 | $150,081 | 2.7 years |
| 110k+ | $41,783 | $171,728 | 3.1 years |

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

## Business Economics at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Hall University | $92,079 | $21,522 | $31,446 | 70% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage $124,390 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $105,820 NJ, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage $139,670 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $129,220 NJ, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% 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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