Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Centenary University, based in Hackettstown, New Jersey, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 910 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,726 ten years after enrollment, which is 32% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 56.3%. Mmedian graduate debt is $23,163, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.32x. The average net price after financial aid is $20,503 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Teacher Education, Educational Administration, Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, and Secondary Education.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,726
Graduation Rate
56.3%
Median Debt
$23,163
Average Net Price
$20,503
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.66x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.32x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
910
Admission Rate
83.1%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
77.8%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$37,732
Out-of-State Tuition
$37,732
Pell Grant Rate
38.3%
Federal Loan Rate
63.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$13,329
Income $30K–$48K
$16,047
Income $48K–$75K
$21,277
Income $110K+
$28,735

Student Demographics

Women
65.4%
White
61.1%
Black
9.1%
Hispanic
19.7%
Asian
2.0%
Two or More Races
4.4%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
65.8%

Accreditations

Programs (34)

Bachelor (20)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $72,527 70
Teacher Education $61,358 40
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services $40,047 19
Liberal Arts & Sciences $42,424 15
Clinical Psychology Not reported 14
Criminal Justice & Corrections $67,181 13
Accounting Not reported 10
Biology $63,381 7
Arts & Entertainment Management Not reported 7
Social Work $62,373 6
Animal Sciences Not reported 5
Communications $45,098 5
Secondary Education Not reported 5
English Language & Literature Not reported 5
Sociology $46,031 5
Design & Applied Arts $50,746 5
History Not reported 4
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 3
Agricultural Production $34,057 1
Special Education $45,622 0

Master (8)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $110,053 30
Educational Administration $82,038 23
Secondary Education $65,838 19
Public Administration $72,713 14
Mental Health Services Not reported 11
Special Education $69,602 10
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Not reported 8
Teacher Education $72,493 5

Doctoral (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Educational Administration Not reported 12

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 4
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Security & Protective Services Bachelor 2
Clinical Laboratory Science Bachelor 2
Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs Bachelor 1
Health Services Administration & Management Bachelor 1

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