UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New Jersey residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 7,939 students.
About This School
UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey is a public institution located in Cranford, New Jersey with approximately 7,939 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,257 per year. The graduation rate is 35%, and the typical graduate earns $37,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
At just $7,251/year after aid and a median debt of only $8,500 at graduation, this is one of the more financially sensible starting points for students in northern New Jersey, especially those looking to transfer to a four-year school or enter a trade-focused career. The concern worth flagging is that median earnings sit at $37,100 a decade out — modest for the region — so students should think carefully about their transfer plan or career path to avoid leaving money on the table. Worth considering if cost and flexibility are priorities, but it rewards students who come in with a clear goal.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($103,289 vs $80,813 nationally), and most below it in Computer Science ($47,833 vs $62,283).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 367 | $37,840 | $44,125 | −$6,285 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 296 | $103,289 | $80,813 | +$22,476 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 149 | $48,887 | $49,927 | −$1,040 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 131 | $46,307 | $51,180 | −$4,873 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 59 | $47,693 | $46,706 | +$987 |
| Engineering, General | 56 | $62,622 | $72,916 | −$10,294 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 48 | $69,676 | $65,389 | +$4,287 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 37 | $37,008 | $43,243 | −$6,235 |
| Human Services, General | 31 | $44,089 | $39,422 | +$4,667 |
| Computer Science | 30 | $47,833 | $62,283 | −$14,450 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 24 | $62,102 | $54,246 | +$7,856 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 19 | $59,825 | $42,269 | +$17,556 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,939 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey
1033 Springfield Avenue
Cranford, NJ 07016-1528
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey cost?
The average net price at UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey is about $8,257 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey?
UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey has a graduation rate of 35%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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