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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Stockton University #249 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 83.2nd percentile for overall value among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,233 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Stockton University in the 48.5th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Stockton University #109 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 92.7th percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Stockton University #249 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Galloway, NJ, Stockton University enrolls roughly 7,537 undergraduates. Retention stands at 78.6% and the six-year graduation rate is 68.5%, figures that reflect steady degree completion for a regional public institution anchored in southern New Jersey. What distinguishes Stockton University in the Azimuth composite is mobility. The university sits in the 92.7 percentile for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions, driven by strong outcomes for students from lower-income backgrounds. 42.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 40.4% are first-generation college students — a broad-access profile that pairs with graduation and earnings results well above what those enrollment demographics alone would predict. Access sits in the 77.8 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, and the 88.9% admission rate reflects an open-door posture that keeps the university reachable for a wide range of families. Return on investment is the weaker pillar in the composite. Azimuth ranks Stockton University #927 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 37.4 percentile. Graduates earn median earnings four years after enrollment of $58,872, and graduates earn about $2,233 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Stockton University in the 48.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Affordability sits in the 59.7 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, reflecting moderate net prices across income bands. The dominant program family is Business, which shapes both the earnings profile and the career pathways available to graduates entering NJ's regional labor market.
Stockton University offers a public-university price point with financial aid that reshapes costs across income levels. The published cost of attendance is $35,139. Azimuth ranks Stockton University #575 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Stockton University participates in federal need-based aid programs (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state and institutional aid. As a public institution, the tuition structure is substantially lower than comparable private universities, which contributes to the affordability positioning. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid and merit scholarships where available. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Stockton University is a public university in NJ that suits students drawn to Business and related applied fields who want a regional public university with solid long-term financial outcomes and broad access for first-generation and Pell-eligible students. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $58,872, placing Stockton University in the 39.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and earn about $2,233 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Stockton University in the 48.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. 42.3% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 40.4% are first-generation students, reflecting the university's commitment to broad access. For Pell-eligible students who complete their degree — at a 71.0% completion rate — Stockton University sits in the 71.7 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions, a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the 4-year horizon. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix is concentrated in Business and applied professional fields, so students whose interests align there will find the strongest outcomes, and higher-income families should weigh the $28,601 net price against median student debt of $20,500 when modeling total cost.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Stockton University offers a public-university price point with financial aid that reshapes costs across income levels. The published cost of attendance is $35,139.
Azimuth ranks Stockton University #575 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
Stockton University participates in federal need-based aid programs (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state and institutional aid. As a public institution, the tuition structure is substantially lower than comparable private universities, which contributes to the affordability positioning.
Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid and merit scholarships where available. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of Stockton University earn about $2,233 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 48.5 percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Stockton University #927 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Business Administration is the largest program with 385 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $64,060, and Azimuth ranks the program 0.9x the national benchmark for the field among nonprofit four-year institutions. The Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General program graduates 325 students with median 4-year earnings of $63,295, performing 1.0x the CIP benchmark.
Psychology, General and Criminology round out the top programs, with 192 and 169 graduates respectively earning $50,947 and $55,408 four years after enrollment. These outcomes reflect the specialized nature of Stockton University's programs, where career trajectories often extend beyond traditional early-career salary metrics into diverse fields with longer payoff horizons.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Suny Old Westbury Similar quality tier in Northeast (#10150 ranked) | NY | 84% | $58,526 | #10150 | Compare |
Middle Tennessee State University Similar quality tier (#10667 ranked) | TN | 69% | $48,541 | #10667 | Compare |
New Mexico State University-Main Campus Similar quality tier (#10675 ranked) | NM | 89% | $39,067 | #10675 | Compare |
Cuny Medgar Evers College Similar quality tier in Northeast (#10677 ranked) | NY | 86% | $46,498 | #10677 | Compare |
University Of Alabama In Huntsville Similar quality tier (#9631 ranked) | AL | 69% | $61,767 | #9631 | Compare |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
68 graduates
Physics
13 graduates
Information Science/Studies
13 graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
16 graduates
Mathematics
24 graduates
Stockton University is anchored in visual and performing arts — a distinctive program portfolio that shapes both the institution's identity and its graduate outcomes. Business Administration is the largest program with 385 graduates, followed by Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Criminology, and General Studies.
The institution's program mix reflects this arts-centered mission, with Business representing 20% of degrees, Social Sciences at 11%, and Arts at 3%. Among 24 ranked programs, earnings patterns reflect the creative and applied-arts orientation of the institution.
Nursing graduates earn median earnings of $97,739 four years after enrollment, while Business Administration graduates earn $64,060. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General delivers median earnings of $63,295, and Biology, General and Social Work round out the higher-earning programs with $59,151 and $59,102 respectively.
These figures reflect the reality that creative-field graduates often experience earnings growth over time as they establish professional networks and advance in their careers. The earnings distribution across Stockton University's program portfolio underscores the creative-industries positioning of a public arts-focused institution.
Many graduates enter fields where early-career earnings are modest but trajectory and professional opportunity accumulate through portfolio development, freelance work, and industry advancement. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how creative and performing-arts fields align with labor-market demand and career-path diversity.
