Median Debt
$12,988
19% above national median

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities associates's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (29 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Pillar College$12,988
Thomas Edison State University$50,524$52,762$16,0000.32
Rowan College at Burlington County$28,376$39,895$9,5000.33
Camden County College$27,655$42,123$9,7890.35
Mercer County Community College$27,586$34,928$5,8700.21
Middlesex College$26,693$38,761$8,6600.32
National Median$27,248$10,9500.40

Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton
$6,638$50,524$16,000
Rowan College at Burlington County
Mount Laurel
$4,968$28,376$9,500
Camden County College
Blackwood
$3,960$27,655$9,789
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor
$5,082$27,586$5,870
Middlesex College
Edison
$4,524$26,693$8,660

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 Pillar College, approximately 56% 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.