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Computer Systems Networking at Kean University

Union, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $51,540/yr (-11% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (258,000 openings/yr)

ROI 10.5x earnings multiple (6.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #33 of 41 Computer Systems Networking programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Systems Networking graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$569K	$562K	$507K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.6x	10.5x	9.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.7x	6.7x	6.0x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	73%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	66	65	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$53,704

Out-of-state: $84,304 (6.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$48,672

9% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$25,240

5.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$57,734

12% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Kean University's Computer Systems Networking program produces graduates earning $51,540/yr — within striking distance of the $58,164 national average for this field.

The 10.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 68% task exposure — and the 11% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $25,240 in median debt clears quickly against $51,540 in annual earnings.

At #33 out of 41 programs, Kean University's financial outcomes for Computer Systems Networking trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $51,540 to $57,734 over five years (12% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Kean University

A 77% acceptance rate means Kean University is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 10,842 in Union, NJ. With 46% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

View all 10 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kean University's Computer Systems Networking program score?

A score of 65/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Kean University trails the majority of Computer Systems Networking programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How vulnerable is Computer Systems Networking to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Computer Systems Networking careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 68% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →