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The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey features a predominantly Georgian colonial revival architectural style across its 289-acre campus. The campus, located in Ewing Township, offers a traditional college setting. With a focus on liberal arts education, the college emphasizes general education requirements for all students. TCNJ is organized into seven schools, all of which offer bachelor's degrees and some that offer master's degrees.
Avg Grad Earnings
$52,553/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
58/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$18,685/yr
Out-of-state: $24,568/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 20% of students receive Pell Grants and 47% take federal loans.
| Family Income |
Avg Net Price/yr |
4-Year Net Cost |
Net-Price ROI |
| $0 – $30K |
$12,814 |
$51,256 |
10.3x |
| $30K – $48K |
$14,506 |
$58,024 |
9.1x |
| $48K – $75K |
$20,638 |
$82,552 |
6.4x |
| $75K – $110K |
$28,825 |
$115,300 |
4.6x |
| $110K+ |
$33,080 |
$132,320 |
4.0x |
| Sticker price (no aid) |
$18,685 |
$74,740 |
7.0x |
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 The College of New Jersey
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 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Compare across schools |
85 |
$84,539/yr |
Very High |
13.2x |
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
Compare across schools |
84 |
$85,986/yr |
High |
12.2x |
Accounting and Related Services
Compare across schools |
82 |
$74,403/yr |
Very High |
12.2x |
Business Administration
Compare across schools |
76 |
$56,286/yr |
High |
12.2x |
Economics
Compare across schools |
71 |
$62,218/yr |
Very High |
9.4x |
Electrical
Compare across schools |
69 |
$73,531/yr |
Very High |
12.0x |
Teacher Education
Compare across schools |
69 |
$56,055/yr |
High |
7.7x |
Computer Engineering
Compare across schools |
67 |
$84,241/yr |
Very High |
10.3x |
Teacher Education
Compare across schools |
66 |
$56,231/yr |
High |
6.9x |
Mechanical Engineering
Compare across schools |
65 |
$65,761/yr |
Very High |
10.3x |
Mathematics
Compare across schools |
61 |
$50,762/yr |
Very High |
9.3x |
Political Science and Government
Compare across schools |
57 |
$40,229/yr |
Very High |
9.6x |
Civil Engineering
Compare across schools |
56 |
$71,649/yr |
High |
8.6x |
Sociology
Compare across schools |
54 |
$46,953/yr |
High |
8.1x |
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Compare across schools |
54 |
$36,070/yr |
Moderate |
7.6x |
Communication and Media Studies
Compare across schools |
46 |
$37,151/yr |
High |
8.6x |
International Relations
Compare across schools |
46 |
$34,841/yr |
High |
9.1x |
Fine and Studio Arts
Compare across schools |
39 |
$33,214/yr |
Moderate |
6.5x |
Psychology, General
Compare across schools |
39 |
$28,920/yr |
High |
7.8x |
Biology, General
Compare across schools |
38 |
$25,340/yr |
High |
8.7x |
Journalism
Compare across schools |
37 |
$42,217/yr |
Very High |
4.6x |
English Language and Literature, General
Compare across schools |
37 |
$35,925/yr |
Very High |
6.5x |
History
Compare across schools |
37 |
$26,218/yr |
High |
6.9x |
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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