# The College of New Jersey: Political Science (bachelor's)

Ewing, NJ. IPEDS 187134, CIP 45.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/the-college-of-new-jersey/majors/political-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,229
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $69,317 (U.S. median for this major: $61,935 across 561 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,625 (U.S. median $23,457)
- Rank in NJ: 2 of 19 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NJ median for this major (19 colleges, $63,765): +$5,552
- Versus the U.S. median: +$7,382

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.13 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $69,317 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 | $7,908 | $32,660 | 1.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,028 | $57,936 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $22,642 | $93,511 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $30,942 | $127,790 | 3.9 years |
| 110k+ | $35,222 | $145,467 | 4.5 years |

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

## Political Science at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | $88,576 | not reported | $6,128 | 98% |
| The College of New Jersey | $69,317 | $25,625 | $27,646 | 86% |
| Drew University | $66,965 | $27,000 | $24,280 | 71% |
| Rowan University | $64,525 | $24,265 | $22,408 | 67% |
| Monmouth University | $64,438 | $27,000 | $30,988 | 72% |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey | $63,853 | $20,631 | $18,173 | 70% |
| Seton Hall University | $63,814 | $25,000 | $31,446 | 70% |
| Rutgers University-Camden | $63,765 | $24,188 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $63,765 | $24,188 | $24,406 | 84% |
| Rutgers University-Newark | $63,765 | $24,188 | $19,703 | 64% |
| Bloomfield College of Montclair State University | $60,984 | $26,000 | $28,014 | 38% |
| Montclair State University | $60,984 | $26,000 | $15,566 | 65% |
| Rider University | $56,713 | $27,000 | $24,792 | 61% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus | $54,888 | not reported | $15,404 | 53% |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus | $54,888 | not reported | $22,829 | 67% |
| Stockton University | $54,022 | $21,675 | $20,670 | 69% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | $48,101 | $26,000 | $18,745 | 44% |
| New Jersey City University | $43,544 | not reported | $16,053 | 34% |
| Kean University | $40,805 | $27,000 | $12,447 | 47% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $79,100 Trenton-Princeton, NJ, $82,200 NJ, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Social Science Research Assistants (SOC 19-4061): median wage $60,980 Trenton-Princeton, NJ, $62,760 NJ, $61,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% 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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