Compare 16 Auditing. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $67,919.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Auditing tells a different story. Across 16 programs, earnings range from $48,432 to $87,039—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Seton Hall University's Auditing program leads with graduates earning $87,039, well above the $67,919 average. The College of New Jersey follows at $85,225, while Rutgers University-New Brunswick rounds out the top three at $78,766—proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Seton Hall graduates borrow $22,750 and face just a 4.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Rutgers leads with a 12.3% family burden when parent loans are included, demonstrating that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $87,039 | 73 | $22,750 | Excellent | $40,003 | Manageable |
| #2 | $85,225 | 45 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,611 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $78,766 | 223 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $78,346 | 91 | $21,000 | Excellent | $27,655 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $77,806 | 120 | $22,000 | Excellent | $24,693 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $76,127 | 22 | $25,000 | Excellent | $30,444 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | $72,099 | 27 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,923 | Manageable |
| #8 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $69,581 | 89 | $26,130 | Excellent | $44,670 | Challenging |
| #9 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $68,473 | 160 | $20,500 | Excellent | $27,445 | Manageable |
| #10 | Georgian Court UniversityPrivate | $64,770 | 15 | $21,816 | Excellent | $24,007 | Manageable |
| #11 | $61,075 | 96 | $22,334 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $57,797 | 83 | $18,500 | Excellent | $13,884 | Manageable | |
| #13 | Kean UniversityPublic | $56,960 | 145 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #14 | Caldwell UniversityPrivate | $53,357 | 19 | $25,000 | Good | $21,989 | Challenging |
| #15 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | $50,856 | 11 | $23,163 | Good | $22,725 | Challenging |
| #16 | Bloomfield CollegePrivate | $48,432 | 8 | $26,746 | Manageable | $17,963 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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