Is Kean University worth it?
Kean University is a public, four-year institution in Union, New Jersey (large suburb). It awarded 3,181 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, business administration and management and criminal justice administration.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$39,976
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,472
Median earnings 10 years after
$57,237
Average net price
$12,447
Completion rate
47%
Completions (2024)
3,181
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
11,433
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,475 | $51,052 | 393 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,782 | $65,332 | 283 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $39,408 | $58,644 | 235 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $27,983 | $54,277 | 223 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,522 | $61,291 | 177 |
| Social Work | Master's | $50,074 | $66,931 | 136 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $35,673 | $56,666 | 133 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $46,386 | $72,446 | 131 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $40,929 | $63,156 | 129 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $36,257 | $54,749 | 127 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $54,447 | $58,885 | 125 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $37,781 | $61,602 | 111 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $55,811 | $68,271 | 104 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $66,012 | $76,045 | 93 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $36,432 | $51,122 | 81 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 378 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 272 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Bachelor's | 191 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 183 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 119 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 108 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 94 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 89 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 83 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 59 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 29% | 13,621 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 20% | 9,401 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 3,403 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 7% | 3,391 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 2,637 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 2,510 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 1,966 |
| Wholesale Trade | 3% | 1,515 |
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Sources: federal figures for Kean University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
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