Kean University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$57,237
in 2021+12% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 12% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 24% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 7 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 40% | $6,132 |
| 1999 | — | — | 37% | $5,561 |
| 2000 | — | — | 39% | $6,900 |
| 2001 | — | — | 38% | $8,138 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39% | $7,563 |
| 2003 | — | — | 43% | $6,807 |
| 2004 | — | — | 47% | $6,625 |
| 2005 | — | — | 45% | $7,875 |
| 2006 | — | — | 45% | $9,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44% | $9,008 |
| 2008 | $51,100 | — | 42% | $9,000 |
| 2009 | — | — | 44% | $9,705 |
| 2010 | $48,100 | $16,413 | 45% | $11,000 |
| 2011 | — | $16,432 | 47% | $12,500 |
| 2012 | $46,800 | $18,409 | 49% | $13,459 |
| 2013 | $45,500 | $20,125 | 50% | $14,000 |
| 2014 | $46,000 | $13,997 | 46% | $15,178 |
| 2015 | $46,100 | $16,951 | 48% | $17,250 |
| 2016 | — | $18,781 | 50% | $17,714 |
| 2017 | — | $18,492 | 50% | $17,750 |
| 2018 | — | $19,044 | 49% | $17,751 |
| 2019 | — | $18,547 | 49% | $17,568 |
| 2020 | — | $18,604 | 47% | $17,438 |
| 2021 | $57,237 | $18,191 | 50% | $17,199 |
| 2022 | — | $15,902 | 48% | — |
| 2023 | — | $10,406 | 51% | — |
| 2024 | — | $12,168 | 43% | — |
| 2025 | — | $12,447 | 47% | — |