Princeton University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Princeton University at a glance

• 5,709

  students enrolled

• 2,390

  degrees and certificates a year

• 98%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,128

  average net price a year

  Tuition $59,710

• $87,815

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $110,066

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Princeton 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 Princeton University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Mercer County, where the college is.

• 685

  open professional jobs

• 48

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  50 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in Mercer County

  2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $96,333

  median household income

  Mercer County

• 49%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, social sciences, computer & information sciences, which lead to engineering (108 open), operations (63 open), research (16 open), programs (13 open), human resources (31 open), data & analytics (99 open).

Hiring most: Genmab A/S (38), ZS Associates (23), Kardigan (21), Genmab (17), Johnson & Johnson (17), Princeton University (14), Sri International (13), Capital Health System (12).

What they hire for: Engineering (108), Data & Analytics (99), Finance (92), Operations (63), Clinical (59), Legal (38). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Mercer County Workforce Development Board.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Princeton University?

Princeton University enrolls about 5,709 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Princeton, New Jersey. It awards about 2,390 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Princeton University?

98% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Princeton University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $87,815 six years after entry and $110,066 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Princeton University offer AI or data science degrees?

Princeton 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 Princeton University?

685 open professional jobs are listed in Mercer County, 48 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Genmab A/S has the most openings.