Montclair State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs
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18,376
students enrolled
5,588
degrees and certificates a year
65%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$15,566
average net price a year
Tuition $13,710 in state, $23,070 out of state
$47,944
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$61,415
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 | 22% | 1,206 |
| Education | 12% | 687 |
| Psychology | 10% | 569 |
| Visual & performing arts | 8% | 436 |
| Communication & journalism | 7% | 363 |
AI and data programs
Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.
| Program area | Certificates | Associate | Bachelor’s | Master’s | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial intelligence | 1 | 6 | |||
| Data analytics and business analytics | 4 |
The job market around Montclair State University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Passaic County, where the college is.
205
open professional jobs
22
entry level
2 say no experience is needed
3%
ask for AI skills
7 jobs
5.5%
unemployment in Passaic County
2026-08 · down 1.3 points from a year earlier
$87,137
median household income
Passaic County
36%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 3.5% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, psychology, which lead to finance (18 open), sales (10 open), operations (21 open), marketing (8 open), human resources (6 open).
Hiring most: BAE Systems (46), L3HARRIS Technologies (25), State Street Bank (6), Harris Health Strategic Fund (5), Sofie (4), Innovasolutions (3), Leap Brands (3), Quest Diagnostics (3).
What they hire for: Engineering (82), Operations (21), Finance (18), Sales (10), Data & Analytics (8), Marketing (8). Engineering jobs
Job search help near campus
Workforce board: Passaic County Workforce Development Board.
- Passaic County One Stop Career CenterPassaic · 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
- Passaic County One Stop Career CenterPaterson · 973-742-9226 · 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
American Job Centers are free, public career offices.
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Common questions
- How big is Montclair State University?
- Montclair State University enrolls about 18,376 students and is a public 4-year institution in Montclair, New Jersey. It awards about 5,588 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Montclair State University?
- 65% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Montclair State University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,944 six years after entry and $61,415 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Montclair State University offer AI or data science degrees?
- Yes. Montclair State University awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data analytics and business analytics (certificate, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.
- Are there jobs near Montclair State University?
- 205 open professional jobs are listed in Passaic County, 22 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. BAE Systems has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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