Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Rider University's campus is located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The university is comprised of multiple colleges, including the Westminster Choir College, known for its strong music programs. Students can find a balance between academic pursuits and extracurricular activities in a close knit environment.

Programs Analyzed
23
Avg Grad Earnings
$42,846/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
45/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$38,900/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 33% of students receive Pell Grants and 60% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $17,331 $69,324 6.2x
$30K – $48K $19,245 $76,980 5.6x
$48K – $75K $22,356 $89,424 4.8x
$75K – $110K $28,544 $114,176 3.8x
$110K+ $31,746 $126,984 3.4x
Sticker price (no aid) $38,900 $155,600 2.8x

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 Rider University

23 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
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70 $65,849/yr Very High 4.1x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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70 $57,881/yr Very High 4.4x
International Business
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65 $53,124/yr Very High 4.7x
Business Administration
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64 $50,838/yr High 4.0x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
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61 $58,890/yr Very High 2.8x
Teacher Education
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59 $57,145/yr High 2.7x
Teacher Education
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56 $52,940/yr High 2.5x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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52 $41,421/yr Very High 3.1x
Marketing
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51 $44,352/yr Very High 3.5x
Human Resources Management and Services
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51 $40,941/yr High 3.7x
Mathematics
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46 $50,478/yr Very High 2.2x
History
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45 $46,393/yr High 2.6x
Public Relations & Advertising
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45 $38,600/yr High 3.3x
Biology, General
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44 $41,181/yr High 3.4x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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42 $36,053/yr Moderate 1.3x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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36 $41,315/yr Low 3.2x
Psychology, General
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36 $38,118/yr High 2.5x
Communication and Media Studies
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35 $41,864/yr High 1.7x
Sociology
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33 $36,705/yr High 2.4x
Design and Applied Arts
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23 $29,445/yr High 0.9x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
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22 $16,690/yr High 2.2x
Music
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18 $20,727/yr High 1.6x
Dance
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11 $24,515/yr Low 1.0x
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