Public Institution
Montclair State University
Montclair State University's campus spans over 250 acres across Montclair, Clifton, and Little Falls, New Jersey. As a public research university, Montclair State fosters a strong academic environment with over 300 areas of study. The university is located close to New York City, providing students with access to cultural and professional opportunities.
Programs
38
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$36,857
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
42/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$14,766
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $24,126/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Montclair State University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 44% of students receive Pell Grants; 40% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $9,482 | $37,928 |
| $30K – $48K | $10,729 | $42,916 |
| $48K – $75K | $15,990 | $63,960 |
| $75K – $110K | $21,259 | $85,036 |
| $110K+ | $23,607 | $94,428 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $14,766 | $59,064 |
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 Montclair State University
38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
79
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$56,917/yr | Very High | 14.1x |
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Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
76
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$104,219/yr | High | 16.6x |
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
75
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$46,739/yr | Very High | 14.1x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
66
|
$42,336/yr | High | 11.0x |
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Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
63
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$46,343/yr | High | 8.7x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
58
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$50,810/yr | Very High | 9.3x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
56
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$55,389/yr | High | 8.4x |
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Nutrition & Food Science
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
52
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$35,808/yr | High | 9.2x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
47
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$39,375/yr | Very High | 5.7x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
47
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$37,179/yr | High | 9.7x |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools → |
45
|
$29,633/yr | High | 10.1x |
| Geography and Cartography Compare across schools → |
44
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$42,638/yr | High | 6.2x |
| Public Health Compare across schools → |
44
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$34,032/yr | High | 8.6x |
| History Compare across schools → |
44
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$31,607/yr | High | 9.0x |
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Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
42
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$47,487/yr | Very High | 7.0x |
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Human Development & Family Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools → |
42
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$34,109/yr | High | 4.8x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
40
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$33,432/yr | High | 8.1x |
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Health & Physical Education
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools → |
40
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$29,907/yr | Moderate | 8.7x |
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Geosciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools → |
39
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$43,985/yr | High | 6.4x |
| Physics Compare across schools → |
39
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$39,740/yr | Very High | 5.7x |
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Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
39
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$26,704/yr | Very High | 8.9x |
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Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools → |
38
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$36,299/yr | Moderate | 5.1x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
38
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$28,062/yr | High | 9.9x |
| Sustainability Studies Compare across schools → |
37
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$41,445/yr | High | 6.0x |
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools → |
37
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$41,068/yr | High | 6.0x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
35
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$32,268/yr | High | 7.2x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools → |
34
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$31,018/yr | High | 4.3x |
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Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Compare across schools → |
32
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$23,754/yr | Very High | 8.9x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
31
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$31,317/yr | Very High | 7.4x |
| Music Compare across schools → |
31
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$27,977/yr | High | 7.0x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
30
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$33,095/yr | Moderate | 5.6x |
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Design
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools → |
30
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$26,027/yr | High | 7.9x |
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Film & Photography
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools → |
27
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$28,474/yr | High | 7.4x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
26
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$21,934/yr | Moderate | 6.4x |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools → |
24
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$22,201/yr | Low | 8.3x |
| Journalism Compare across schools → |
21
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$25,575/yr | Very High | 3.3x |
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Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
19
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$18,474/yr | Moderate | 5.1x |
| Dance Compare across schools → |
15
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$23,191/yr | Low | 3.7x |
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