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Georgian Court University

900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA

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US ranking
position: 1338
Tuition & fees per year: N/A
Acceptance rate: 71.00%
Median alumni salary: $48,079
Avg. SAT and ACT: 1078 SAT, 25 ACT
Entrance difficulty: N/A

What are the graduation rates for students at Georgian Court University?

Georgian Court University exhibits an overall graduation rate of 55%, placing it below the median when compared to other institutions nationwide. The university's retention rate, which measures the percentage of first-time students who continue at the school for a second year, stands at 76%, ranking it in the top half of colleges for student persistence.

When examining graduation rates by gender, there is a notable difference: women graduate at a higher rate of 60%, while the rate for men is lower at 47%. Both figures remain below the national average, with men's graduation rate falling into the bottom 40% percentile and women's in the bottom 50%.

Furthermore, the four-year graduation rate at Georgian Court University is 39%, and the six-year graduation rate increases to 55%. Both rates are considered average but still reside in the lower portion of national rankings, with the four-year rate in the bottom 45% and the six-year rate in the bottom 50%.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Georgian Court University?

Graduates of Georgian Court University display a range of earnings depending on their field of study, with some programs providing notably higher income prospects. Among the degrees with reported earnings, those completing the Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing program achieve the highest salaries, with an average income of $66,857. This suggests strong financial potential for students pursuing careers in nursing and healthcare administration.

Other disciplines with substantial earnings include Criminal Justice and Corrections graduates, who earn approximately $36,195, and History majors, with an average income of $37,724. These figures indicate reasonable returns in social sciences and humanities fields within the university's offerings.

English Language and Literature graduates earn around $34,941, closely followed by those with degrees in Biology, General at $34,714, and Business Administration, Management and Operations at $33,694. These numbers point to steady earning possibilities in both the sciences and business sectors.

Fields in the behavioral and social sciences present moderate earnings, with Psychology majors earning about $29,324 and Social Work graduates receiving near $29,297. Additionally, the Health and Physical Education/Fitness program reports earnings of $22,216, suggesting more modest financial outcomes for students entering that area.

Georgian Court University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation 55%
Graduation rate, total cohort
4-year Graduation 39%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 4 years, total
6-year Graduation 55%
Graduation rate - Bachelor degree within 6 years, total

Georgian Court University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Part time employees: Data not available

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Georgian Court University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

224

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

112

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

101

English Language and Literature/Letters

12214

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

729

Mathematics and Statistics

314

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

16218

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

6814

Philosophy and Religious Studies

011

Physical Sciences

202

Psychology

42446

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

5611

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

22123

Social Sciences

011

Visual and Performing Arts

11415

Health Professions and Related Programs

1409149

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

171734

History

639

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

639

Education

582179

Theology and Religious Vocations

303

Psychology

21223

Health Professions and Related Programs

303

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

8816