Kean University
Union, NJ · Public · Graduate degree-granting
Kean University, based in Union, New Jersey, is a public institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 11,433 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $57,237 ten years after enrollment, which is 40% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 45.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $23,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.46x. The average net price after financial aid is $12,447 per year. The most popular programs include Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Biology, Criminal Justice & Corrections, and Teacher Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,237
Graduation Rate
45.0%
Median Debt
$23,250
Average Net Price
$12,447
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.15x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.46x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
11,433
Admission Rate
75.9%
Average SAT
1040
Retention Rate
76.1%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$14,299
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,446
Pell Grant Rate
47.9%
Federal Loan Rate
41.1%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$7,374
Income $30K–$48K
$7,859
Income $48K–$75K
$12,136
Income $110K+
$20,110
Student Demographics
Women
62.4%
White
23.9%
Black
21.2%
Hispanic
39.1%
Asian
4.5%
Two or More Races
2.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
52.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist (Preaccredited)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs (Accredited)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation — Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation — Theatre (THEA) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (84)
Bachelor (42)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | $51,052 | 374 |
| Business Administration & Management | $65,332 | 249 |
| Biology | $61,291 | 192 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $58,644 | 149 |
| Teacher Education | $58,885 | 146 |
| Communications | $54,277 | 121 |
| Accounting | $72,446 | 99 |
| Marketing | $61,602 | 92 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $56,666 | 89 |
| English Language & Literature | $54,749 | 67 |
| Computer Systems Networking | $72,483 | 59 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $91,546 | 56 |
| Secondary Education | $63,156 | 54 |
| Finance | $65,415 | 53 |
| Sociology | $51,122 | 50 |
| History | $60,236 | 50 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 49 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | $72,277 | 39 |
| Fine Arts | $40,213 | 32 |
| Registered Nursing | $96,821 | 30 |
| Mathematics | $59,082 | 28 |
| Architecture | Not reported | 27 |
| Communication Disorders | Not reported | 27 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 25 |
| International Business | $64,878 | 25 |
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Facilities Management | $54,232 | 18 |
| Geological Sciences | Not reported | 15 |
| Political Science | $40,805 | 14 |
| Public Administration | $58,100 | 13 |
| Psychology, Other | $47,179 | 12 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | $32,107 | 12 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $59,531 | 12 |
| Romance Languages | $50,854 | 10 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 10 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 9 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 9 |
| Special Education | $61,158 | 8 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Music | Not reported | 6 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 6 |
| Economics | $66,368 | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
Master (24)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $68,271 | 67 |
| Special Education | $76,045 | 64 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $71,124 | 56 |
| Social Work | $66,931 | 56 |
| Psychology | $60,023 | 41 |
| Public Administration | $72,414 | 31 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 26 |
| Teacher Education | $69,959 | 25 |
| Communication Disorders | Not reported | 24 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $77,737 | 24 |
| Educational Administration | $88,022 | 23 |
| Accounting | $79,493 | 21 |
| Mental Health Services | $36,498 | 20 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | Not reported | 19 |
| Architectural Technology | Not reported | 17 |
| Biotechnology | Not reported | 13 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 12 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 7 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 4 |
| Secondary Education | $68,465 | 1 |
Doctoral (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 9 |
| Communication Disorders | Not reported | 8 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 7 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $111,326 | Not reported |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 46 |
Graduate Certificate (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education | Not reported | 37 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 34 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 29 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not reported | 11 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 11 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation | Bachelor | 2 |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | Master | 2 |
| Sustainability Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Sociology | Master | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Doctoral | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Registered Nursing | Doctoral | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Computer Science Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Master's Business Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Master's Psychology Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Mathematics Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs in New Jersey
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