Rider University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Rider University at a glance

• 3,106

  students enrolled

• 1,327

  degrees and certificates a year

• 61%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,792

  average net price a year

  Tuition $37,700

• $51,289

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $62,208

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Rider 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 Rider University

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

• 695

  open professional jobs

• 48

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 8%

  ask for AI skills

  54 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 business & management, education, psychology, which lead to finance (95 open), sales (33 open), operations (63 open), marketing (30 open), human resources (31 open), strategy (7 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 (111), Data & Analytics (100), Finance (95), 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 Rider University?

Rider University enrolls about 3,106 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. It awards about 1,327 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Rider University?

61% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Rider University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $51,289 six years after entry and $62,208 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Rider University offer AI or data science degrees?

Rider 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 Rider University?

695 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.