Saint Peter's University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Saint Peter's University at a glance

• 2,135

  students enrolled

• 972

  degrees and certificates a year

• 58%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,199

  average net price a year

  Tuition $39,954

• $42,470

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $57,815

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  78% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Saint Peter's University

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

• 1,007

  open professional jobs

• 50

  entry level

  1 say no experience is needed

• 11%

  ask for AI skills

  108 jobs

• 4.3%

  unemployment in Hudson County

  2026-08 · down 1.1 points from a year earlier

• $90,032

  median household income

  Hudson County

• 49%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.0% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, health professions, which lead to finance (109 open), sales (68 open), operations (74 open), marketing (37 open), human resources (33 open), strategy (21 open).

Hiring most: DTCC (68), JPMorgan Chase (59), Testing Site - JPMC (34), Verisk Analytics (27), Amazon (26), Quest Diagnostics (24), Citigroup (23), Advanced Micro Devices (22).

What they hire for: Engineering (197), Data & Analytics (166), Finance (109), Operations (74), Sales (68), Product (40). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Hudson County/Jersey City Workforce Development Board.

• Hudson County One Stop Career Center - Jersey CityJersey City · 201-217-7008 · 8:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Saint Peter's University?

Saint Peter's University enrolls about 2,135 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Jersey City, New Jersey. It awards about 972 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Saint Peter's University?

58% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Saint Peter's University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $42,470 six years after entry and $57,815 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Saint Peter's University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Saint Peter's University awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics and business analytics (bachelor, master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Saint Peter's University?

1,007 open professional jobs are listed in Hudson County, 50 of them entry level and 1 saying no experience is needed. DTCC has the most openings.