Median Earnings (1yr)
$48,946
95th percentile (40th in NJ)
Est. Median Debt
$26,814
Est. from NJ median (4 programs)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Caldwell University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Caldwell University graduates earn $49k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
Caldwell University$48,946$51,973$26,814*
Stockton University$59,371$53,563$39,000*0.66
Rider University$57,145$53,753$26,466*0.46
Seton Hall University$56,300$52,739$27,000*0.48
The College of New Jersey$56,231$54,977$26,000*0.46
Centenary University$54,633$52,094$27,000*0.49
National Median$41,809$26,000*0.62
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Stockton University
Galloway
$15,532$59,371$39,000
Rider University
Lawrenceville
$38,900$57,145$26,466
Seton Hall University
South Orange
$51,370$56,300$27,000
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
$18,685$56,231$26,000
Centenary University
Hackettstown
$37,732$54,633$27,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Caldwell University, approximately 46% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.