Compare 20 Psychology, General. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $46,113.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Psychology, General. tells a different story. Across 20 programs in New Jersey, earnings range from $42,042 to $57,068—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
The College of New Jersey's Psychology, General. program leads with graduates earning $57,068, well above the state average of $46,113. With 102 graduates, the program demonstrates scale alongside quality. Rider University follows at $52,513, proving that program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $57,068
Strong outcomes with 62% acceptance rate
9.2% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
23.1% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $57,068 | 102 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging | |
| #2 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $52,513 | 73 | $26,130 | Good | $44,670 | High |
| #3 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $50,107 | 60 | $27,000 | Manageable | $49,390 | High |
| #4 | $49,641 | 521 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | High | |
| #5 | Drew UniversityPrivate | $49,217 | 38 | $25,288 | Manageable | $30,994 | High |
| #6 | $47,631 | 98 | $21,000 | Good | $27,655 | High | |
| #7 | Bloomfield CollegePrivate | $47,283 | 45 | $26,746 | Manageable | $17,963 | High |
| #8 | $46,962 | 53 | $25,000 | Manageable | $30,444 | High | |
| #9 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $46,570 | 400 | $20,500 | Good | $27,445 | High |
| #10 | $46,064 | 395 | $22,000 | Manageable | $24,693 | High | |
| #11 | Felician UniversityPrivate | $45,971 | 34 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,650 | High |
| #12 | Georgian Court UniversityPrivate | $45,248 | 88 | $21,816 | Manageable | $24,007 | High |
| #13 | $44,968 | 235 | $22,334 | Manageable | $20,000 | High | |
| #14 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $44,782 | 49 | $22,750 | Manageable | $40,003 | High |
| #15 | Kean UniversityPublic | $44,540 | 432 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High |
| #16 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $44,103 | 165 | $20,500 | Manageable | $23,182 | High |
| #17 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | $43,408 | 27 | $20,500 | Manageable | $21,923 | High |
| #18 | Saint Elizabeth UniversityPrivate | $43,207 | 21 | $24,934 | Manageable | $18,500 | High |
| #19 | $43,059 | 144 | $18,500 | Manageable | $13,884 | Challenging | |
| #20 | Caldwell UniversityPrivate | $42,042 | 50 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,989 | High |
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