Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Seton Hall University is a private nonprofit institution in South Orange, New Jersey, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 6,036 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $70,196 ten years after enrollment, which is 72% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 70.5%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $22,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.09x. The average net price after financial aid is $31,446 per year. The most popular programs include Law, Biology, Finance, Marketing, and Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$70,196
Graduation Rate
70.5%
Median Debt
$22,750
Average Net Price
$31,446
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.56x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.09x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,036
Admission Rate
73.3%
Average SAT
1322
Retention Rate
81.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$53,170
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,170
Pell Grant Rate
32.5%
Federal Loan Rate
50.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$19,623
Income $30K–$48K
$21,869
Income $48K–$75K
$27,194
Income $110K+
$41,783
Student Demographics
Women
54.2%
White
42.1%
Black
11.7%
Hispanic
28.4%
Asian
9.4%
Two or More Races
4.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
69.7%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program (Accredited)
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education — Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels (Accredited)
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar — Law (LAW) - Professional schools (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist (Accredited)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs (Accredited)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology — Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs, Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs (Accredited)
- Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools — Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (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 (100)
Bachelor (43)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | $93,200 | 216 |
| Finance | $89,994 | 174 |
| Marketing | $77,940 | 132 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $67,522 | 123 |
| Registered Nursing | $95,699 | 117 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 73 |
| International Relations | $71,949 | 62 |
| Psychology | $55,501 | 60 |
| Sports & Fitness | $77,835 | 59 |
| Political Science | $63,814 | 58 |
| Teacher Education | $62,399 | 54 |
| Human Resources Management | $67,525 | 50 |
| Accounting | $102,626 | 44 |
| Business Information Systems | $92,079 | 40 |
| History | $59,445 | 30 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $55,265 | 28 |
| Philosophy | $70,628 | 27 |
| Communications | $44,374 | 25 |
| Special Education | $72,067 | 24 |
| Radio, Television & Film | $67,192 | 22 |
| English Language & Literature | $65,714 | 22 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $65,075 | 21 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 19 |
| Economics | $72,304 | 19 |
| Public Relations | $70,802 | 17 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $51,509 | 17 |
| Journalism | Not reported | 16 |
| Physics | $77,851 | 16 |
| Social Work | $63,559 | 13 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 9 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 8 |
| Applied Mathematics | Not reported | 7 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 6 |
| Religion | Not reported | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 6 |
| Linguistics | Not reported | 5 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 5 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 5 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Not reported | 4 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Anthropology | Not reported | 3 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | $70,611 | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | $101,578 | Not reported |
Master (34)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies | $131,892 | 81 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $132,769 | 63 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $79,485 | 59 |
| Registered Nursing | $116,553 | 56 |
| Communication Disorders | $74,497 | 51 |
| Human Resources Management | $128,177 | 51 |
| International Relations | $89,431 | 50 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $63,471 | 49 |
| Accounting | $116,720 | 35 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not reported | 33 |
| Data Analytics | Not reported | 30 |
| Mental Health Services | $67,149 | 28 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 28 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | Not reported | 26 |
| Social Work | $68,884 | 23 |
| Health Services Administration | $92,958 | 22 |
| Finance | $125,005 | 20 |
| Educational Administration | $92,452 | 17 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 12 |
| English Language & Literature | $57,651 | 10 |
| Psychology | Not reported | 9 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Biology | Not reported | 7 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | Not reported | 7 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 7 |
| Special Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Public Administration | $83,480 | 6 |
| Communications | $74,479 | 5 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 5 |
| Museology | Not reported | 4 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 3 |
| Religion | Not reported | 3 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 3 |
| Cognitive Psychology | $67,563 | 3 |
Doctoral (6)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration | $131,664 | 32 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 14 |
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 6 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 4 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 4 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $95,357 | Not reported |
First Professional (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $136,424 | 244 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 38 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 8 |
Graduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Psychology | Not reported | 45 |
| Educational Administration | Not reported | 33 |
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Area Studies | Master | 2 |
| Microbiology | Master | 2 |
| Data Science | Master | 2 |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries | Master | 2 |
| Clinical Psychology | Master | 2 |
| Music | Bachelor | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Doctoral | 1 |
| Physics | Master | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Bachelor | 1 |
| History | Master | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Doctoral Education Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Law Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Natural Resources Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Liberal Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Philosophy Programs
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