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Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
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The percentage of a school’s student body that has received a Pell Grant.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
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The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.
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EarningsPluscompares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.
Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.
History bachelor graduates in New Jersey earn a weighted average salary of $47,776 3 years after graduation. This places New Jersey graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, history graduates earn 20% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.
Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.
Our history rankings cover 12 of the 13 programs available in New Jersey, accounting for 97% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.
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Cost$10,406
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,125
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate62%
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Cost$12,946
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$51,694
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate63%
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Cost$24,659
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$56,930
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate87%
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Cost$8,143
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$43,798
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate99%
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Cost$15,677
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,923
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
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Cost$22,675
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,001
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate85%
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Cost$30,732
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$50,946
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate69%
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Cost$19,333
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$47,785
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate74%
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Cost$30,005
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$49,871
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
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Cost$17,764
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$45,820
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate76%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$18,862
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$46,235
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate56%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
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Cost$21,344
The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.
Earnings$42,902
Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.
Graduation rate73%
Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not displayed.
How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in history in New Jersey?
Years
12.3 years
The cost of the average bachelor's degree in history in New Jersey is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 12.3 years.
How much do graduates with a bachelor's degree in history earn in New Jersey?
Salary
$47,776
The median bachelor's degree in history graduate earns $47,776 4 years after graduating.
How much does a bachelor's degree in history cost in New Jersey?
Net cost
$18,265
The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in history is $18,265. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.
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