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Montclair State University

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Montclair State University's campus spans over 250 acres across Montclair, Clifton, and Little Falls, New Jersey. As a public research university, Montclair State fosters a strong academic environment with over 300 areas of study. The university is located close to New York City, providing students with access to cultural and professional opportunities.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$36,857/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

42/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$14,766/yr

Out-of-state: $24,126/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 44% of students receive Pell Grants and 40% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$9,482	$37,928	9.7x
$30K – $48K	$10,729	$42,916	8.6x
$48K – $75K	$15,990	$63,960	5.8x
$75K – $110K	$21,259	$85,036	4.3x
$110K+	$23,607	$94,428	3.9x
Sticker price (no aid)	$14,766	$59,064	6.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Montclair State University

38 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	79	$56,917/yr	Very High	14.1x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	76	$104,219/yr	High	16.6x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	75	$46,739/yr	Very High	14.1x
Business Administration Compare across schools	66	$42,336/yr	High	11.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	63	$46,343/yr	High	8.7x
Mathematics Compare across schools	58	$50,810/yr	Very High	9.3x
Chemistry Compare across schools	56	$55,389/yr	High	8.4x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	52	$35,808/yr	High	9.2x
Economics Compare across schools	47	$39,375/yr	Very High	5.7x
Biology, General Compare across schools	47	$37,179/yr	High	9.7x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	45	$29,633/yr	High	10.1x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	44	$42,638/yr	High	6.2x
Public Health Compare across schools	44	$34,032/yr	High	8.6x
History Compare across schools	44	$31,607/yr	High	9.0x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	42	$47,487/yr	Very High	7.0x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	42	$34,109/yr	High	4.8x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	40	$33,432/yr	High	8.1x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	40	$29,907/yr	Moderate	8.7x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools	39	$43,985/yr	High	6.4x
Physics Compare across schools	39	$39,740/yr	Very High	5.7x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	39	$26,704/yr	Very High	8.9x
Allied Health Diagnostic Compare across schools	38	$36,299/yr	Moderate	5.1x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	38	$28,062/yr	High	9.9x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools	37	$41,445/yr	High	6.0x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	37	$41,068/yr	High	6.0x
Sociology Compare across schools	35	$32,268/yr	High	7.2x
Anthropology Compare across schools	34	$31,018/yr	High	4.3x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	32	$23,754/yr	Very High	8.9x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	31	$31,317/yr	Very High	7.4x
Music Compare across schools	31	$27,977/yr	High	7.0x
Social Work Compare across schools	30	$33,095/yr	Moderate	5.6x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	30	$26,027/yr	High	7.9x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	27	$28,474/yr	High	7.4x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	26	$21,934/yr	Moderate	6.4x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	24	$22,201/yr	Low	8.3x
Journalism Compare across schools	21	$25,575/yr	Very High	3.3x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	19	$18,474/yr	Moderate	5.1x
Dance Compare across schools	15	$23,191/yr	Low	3.7x

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