Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Seton Hall University

A liberal arts degree from Seton Hall starts slow but builds momentum—first-year graduates earn slightly below New Jersey's median for the program, but by year four, earnings jump 56% to $57,533. This earnings trajectory outpaces what most liberal arts graduates achieve nationally, though it's worth noting that within New Jersey, this program ranks in the 40th percentile, lagging behind state schools like Rowan and Stockton by about $14,000 at the four-year mark.

The $25,000 debt load sits slightly below both state and national medians, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68—not great in that first year, but considerably less concerning once earnings accelerate. The gap with top NJ programs suggests you're paying private university tuition at Seton Hall (admission rate 79%, average SAT 1308) for outcomes you could achieve more affordably elsewhere in the state. Thomas Edison State grads, for instance, earn nearly $50,000 initially.

For parents, the question is whether Seton Hall's campus experience and network justify the cost premium when public alternatives deliver stronger financial outcomes. If your child thrives in smaller, private settings and career advising makes the difference in that crucial year-one-to-four jump, it could work. Otherwise, the state schools present better value.