Kean University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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11,433
students enrolled
3,102
degrees and certificates a year
47%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$12,447
average net price a year
Tuition $11,135 in state, $18,785 out of state
$46,603
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$57,237
median earnings, 10 years after entry
85% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 18% | 563 |
| Psychology | 16% | 493 |
| Education | 16% | 484 |
| Health professions | 9% | 278 |
| Biological sciences | 7% | 203 |
AI and data programs
Kean University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around Kean University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Union County, where the college is.
349
open professional jobs
36
entry level
5 say no experience is needed
7%
ask for AI skills
24 jobs
5.0%
unemployment in Union County
2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier
$100,117
median household income
Union County
41%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.3% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, education, which lead to finance (39 open), sales (30 open), operations (43 open), marketing (21 open), human resources (14 open), strategy (1 open).
Hiring most: Fiserv (43), Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) (28), Merck (19), Osmo (18), Hikma (11), Aon (7), Tonix Pharmaceuticals Holding (7), Atlantic Health System (5).
What they hire for: Engineering (57), Operations (43), Finance (39), Sales (30), Clinical (27), Data & Analytics (24). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Union County Workforce Development Board.
- Union County One Stop Career - PlainfieldPlainfield · 908-412-7970 · 8:30-4:30 Monday - Friday
- Union County One Stop Career Center - ElizabethElizabeth · Temporarily Closed
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Kean University?
- Kean University enrolls about 11,433 students and is a public 4-year institution in Union, New Jersey. It awards about 3,102 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Kean University?
- 47% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Kean University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,603 six years after entry and $57,237 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Kean University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Kean University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near Kean University?
- 349 open professional jobs are listed in Union County, 36 of them entry level and 5 saying no experience is needed. Fiserv has the most openings.
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