Kean University

What are the graduation rates for students at Kean University?

Kean's reported four-year graduation rate is 25%, while its six-year rate is 47%. These measures follow a defined entering cohort of first-time, full-time bachelor's students; they do not describe the eventual outcomes of every transfer, part-time, or returning adult student.

The difference between the two rates shows why time to degree matters when estimating cost. Remaining enrolled for an additional year can mean more tuition and living expenses, even if a student ultimately graduates. The reported first-year retention rate is 76%, a separate measure of whether entering students return the following year. None of these figures, by itself, explains why an individual student leaves, stays, or takes longer to finish.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Kean University?

Federal College Scorecard program figures report median earnings for federally aided students who completed a particular program and were observed one year after completion. They are program-level snapshots, not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate.

For example, the reported one-year median is $61,311 for computer and information sciences and $49,189 for accounting. The corresponding figure for psychology is $30,347. Registered nursing has a reported figure of $83,745, but applicants should not compare it with other majors without considering credential level, prior work experience, location, and the types of jobs graduates enter.

Career planning is broader than an earnings table. Kean reports career counseling, résumé assistance, interview preparation, a job bank, job fairs, and employer recruitment. Those services can support a search; they are not verified employment outcomes. Students comparing programs should consider placement or licensure information where available alongside the federal earnings measures.