New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ · Public · Visit Website

New Jersey City University is located in an urban setting, within the ethnically diverse city of Jersey City. The campus provides access to the cultural and professional opportunities of the New York metropolitan area. Students benefit from the university's location near major transportation hubs, offering convenient access to Manhattan and other parts of the region. The university is committed to serving its diverse student body and surrounding community.

Programs Analyzed
20
Avg Grad Earnings
$38,198/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
47/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$13,971/yr
Out-of-state: $24,888/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 52% of students receive Pell Grants and 32% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $10,254 $41,016 9.3x
$30K – $48K $10,051 $40,204 9.5x
$48K – $75K $13,160 $52,640 7.3x
$75K – $110K $15,986 $63,944 6.0x
$110K+ $17,431 $69,724 5.5x
Sticker price (no aid) $13,971 $55,884 6.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at New Jersey City University

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

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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88 $90,730/yr High 17.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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68 $44,160/yr Very High 11.3x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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66 $41,876/yr Very High 12.3x
Accounting and Related Services
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64 $41,542/yr Very High 10.9x
Business Administration
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59 $41,812/yr High 9.2x
Fire Protection
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58 $54,600/yr Moderate 10.2x
Marketing
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57 $38,728/yr Very High 11.3x
History
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51 $40,919/yr High 8.7x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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50 $34,027/yr Moderate 8.5x
Homeland Security
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49 $39,624/yr Moderate 9.2x
Romance Languages & Literatures
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45 $39,714/yr Very High 9.7x
Biology, General
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44 $37,980/yr High 8.8x
English Language and Literature, General
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40 $37,244/yr Very High 8.6x
Sociology
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34 $32,082/yr High 7.4x
Mathematics
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34 $30,605/yr Very High 8.7x
Psychology, General
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32 $28,969/yr High 7.4x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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30 $37,691/yr High 6.8x
Fine and Studio Arts
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27 $19,326/yr Moderate 7.3x
Music
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21 $18,544/yr High 5.0x
Communication and Media Studies
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18 $13,796/yr High 5.0x
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