Median Earnings (1yr)
$73,531
25th percentile (40th in NJ)
Sample Size
22
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How The College of New Jersey graduates compare to all programs nationally

The College of New Jersey graduates earn $74k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all electrical, electronics and communications engineering 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

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (7 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
The College of New Jersey$73,531$82,580
Stevens Institute of Technology$90,136$108,798$26,4900.29
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$82,598$119,602$23,6790.29
Rowan University$79,612$86,018$23,2500.29
New Jersey Institute of Technology$78,794$90,360$25,3250.32
National Median$77,710$24,9890.32

Other Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
$60,952$90,136$26,490
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$17,239$82,598$23,679
Rowan University
Glassboro
$15,700$79,612$23,250
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark
$19,022$78,794$25,325

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 The College of New Jersey, approximately 20% 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 22 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.