Economics at Seton Hall University

Seton Hall's economics program lands squarely in the middle of the pack nationally, but the small sample size—fewer than 30 graduates—makes it difficult to draw confident conclusions. Still, the available data reveals some patterns worth considering. Starting earnings of $51,464 essentially match both the national and New Jersey medians, while debt of $21,413 comes in about $3,500 below the state average. That's a legitimate advantage in a state where economics programs tend to saddle students with more borrowing. Among New Jersey economics programs, though, Seton Hall ranks in the 40th percentile for earnings—firmly below the state median—while Princeton and even The College of New Jersey substantially outperform it.

The 25% earnings growth over four years is solid, and the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42 suggests manageable repayment for most graduates. However, there's nothing here that distinguishes Seton Hall from the broader landscape of economics programs. You're paying private-school tuition for outcomes that mirror what Rutgers delivers at a fraction of the cost. If your child has compelling reasons to attend Seton Hall—campus fit, specific faculty connections, location—the economics program won't derail their finances. But if you're choosing purely on economic value, the numbers suggest looking at New Jersey's public universities or waiting to see if more robust data emerges that might tell a different story.