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Kean University

Union, NJ kean.edu 10,842 students

Kean University's main campus is located in Union, New Jersey, on the historic Livingston-Kean Estate. This site includes Liberty Hall and other historical buildings, offering students a unique connection to American history. The university is a designated research university with a focus on science, technology, and mathematics, alongside humanities and ethnic studies. Kean also operates international campuses, including Wenzhou–Kean University in China, expanding opportunities for global engagement.

Programs
26
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$43,265
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$13,426
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $21,076/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Kean University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 46% of students receive Pell Grants; 46% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $6,593 $26,372
$30K – $48K $7,496 $29,984
$48K – $75K $12,503 $50,012
$75K – $110K $20,592 $82,368
$110K+ $21,514 $86,056
Sticker price (no aid) $13,426 $53,704
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Kean University

26 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
89
$101,039/yr High 18.5x
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
78
$55,867/yr Very High 13.9x
Finance Compare across schools →
72
$46,685/yr Very High 12.5x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
68
$54,447/yr High 9.8x
Accounting Compare across schools →
68
$46,386/yr Very High 11.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
66
$45,782/yr High 10.9x
Computer Networking Compare across schools →
65
$51,540/yr Very High 9.8x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
63
$40,929/yr High 11.3x
Public Policy Compare across schools →
61
$45,850/yr High 9.3x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
57
$39,408/yr Moderate 10.0x
Parks Compare across schools →
57
$37,884/yr Moderate 10.1x
Marketing Compare across schools →
56
$37,781/yr Very High 11.7x
International Business Compare across schools →
54
$45,396/yr Very High 7.5x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools →
53
$48,628/yr High 9.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools →
51
$40,235/yr Very High 10.8x
Geosciences Compare across schools →
49
$50,645/yr High 9.5x
Biology Compare across schools →
47
$34,522/yr High 11.4x
History Compare across schools →
46
$34,934/yr High 9.3x
Design Compare across schools →
43
$35,673/yr High 10.0x
Romance Languages Compare across schools →
40
$42,750/yr Very High 7.8x
Political Science Compare across schools →
40
$30,436/yr Very High 8.7x
English Compare across schools →
38
$36,257/yr Very High 8.6x
Sociology Compare across schools →
37
$36,432/yr High 7.3x
Psychology Compare across schools →
36
$31,475/yr High 8.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
32
$27,983/yr High 8.5x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →
30
$25,928/yr Moderate 7.2x