Is Rider University worth it?
Rider University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Lawrenceville, New Jersey (large suburb). It awarded 1,226 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, accounting and elementary education and teaching.
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Federal context for Rider University
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Median earnings 1 year after
$45,376
Median earnings 4 years after
$63,250
Median earnings 10 years after
$62,208
Average net price
$24,792
Completion rate
61%
Completions (2024)
1,226
Years to pay back
1.6 years
Students (undergrad)
3,106
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $57,145 | $60,178 | 121 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $40,941 | $70,122 | 108 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $50,838 | $69,423 | 98 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $20,727 | $43,753 | 89 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $38,118 | $57,202 | 88 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $57,881 | $88,405 | 87 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $65,849 | $91,950 | 85 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $76,319 | $106,939 | 79 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $44,352 | $67,230 | 77 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $55,303 | $76,780 | 68 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $75,650 | $103,295 | 59 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $52,940 | $61,208 | 54 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $58,490 | $67,463 | 52 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $36,053 | $50,173 | 38 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $51,657 | $67,220 | 37 |
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 | 57 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 51 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Accounting | Bachelor's | 44 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | Post-bacc certificate | 43 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 42 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Accounting | Master's | 40 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | Master's | 37 |
| Organizational Leadership | Master's | 34 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 27% | 4,980 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 14% | 2,607 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10% | 1,825 |
| Finance and Insurance | 9% | 1,759 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 1,310 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 1,046 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 763 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 752 |
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Sources: federal figures for Rider 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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