Cost & ROI · 2026

Is Chamberlain University-New Jersey worth it?

Pay $37,984/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $92,405 ten years out — about 2.4× the annual cost. EduGradify value grade: C.

Net price $37,984 per year, after aid

Earnings 10y $92,405 median, post-enrollment

Median debt $20,919 ≈ $227/mo

C Top 66% Exceptional Investment

The ROI math, in 30 seconds

$37,984 × 4 years = $151,936 total cost

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$92,405 / year earned 10 years after enrolling

6.08 ROI score Grade C · Top 66% value

Benchmarks

Chamberlain University-New Jersey vs New Jersey avg vs national avg

How this school stacks up against the typical New Jersey college and the typical US college.

Metric	Chamberlain University-New Jersey	New Jersey avg	National avg
Avg net price	▼ $37,984	$17,812	$18,467
Median earnings 10y	▲ $92,405	$55,389	$50,834
Median debt	▼ $20,919	$18,125	$19,694
Graduation rate	▼ 33.3%	48.8%	49.9%
Acceptance rate	▲ 100%	74.4%	72.3%

Hidden cost

What you actually pay, by family income

Net price after grants and scholarships changes a lot depending on family income. Find your bracket.

$0 – $30k Low income

$38,904 per year

$30k – $48k Lower-middle

— per year

$48k – $75k Middle

— per year

$75k – $110k Upper-middle

— per year

$110k+ High income

$37,754 per year

Total cost

4-year cost projection

Estimated net price each year through graduation, assuming a typical 3% annual tuition increase.

Year 1 $37,984 2026–2027

Year 2 $39,124 2027–2028

Year 3 $40,297 2028–2029

Year 4 $41,506 2029–2030

4-year total $158,911 net of expected aid

Sticker price (without aid) would run roughly $155,616 over four years. Most students get $920/yr in grants and scholarships.

Debt math

Loan repayment scenarios

If you borrow the median $20,919 at a 6.5% federal rate, here's what each repayment plan looks like.

10-year standard plan $227/mo Total paid: $27,240

15-year extended $171/mo Total paid: $30,780

20-year extended $144/mo Total paid: $34,560

Debt-to-earnings: 23% of one year's median pay. Financial advisors recommend keeping student debt under 100% of expected first-year salary. You're well below that threshold.

Lifetime impact

Lifetime earnings boost vs no degree

Over a typical 40-year career, the median Chamberlain University-New Jersey grad earns about $1,896,200 more than a high school graduate (assuming HS median ≈ $45k/yr, BLS).

Annual earnings advantage +$47,405 vs HS-only median

Career-long boost $1,896,200 40-year horizon, today's dollars

Net of 4-year cost $1,744,264 after paying $151,936 for the degree

Caveat: this is a population median, not a guarantee. Actual outcomes vary widely by major, career path, and individual choices. We're showing the median to set realistic expectations.

The verdict

What the numbers say about Chamberlain University-New Jersey

The average student at Chamberlain University-New Jersey pays $37,984 a year after grants and scholarships, against a $38,904 published sticker price. That is above the NJ average net price of $17,812.

Ten years after entry, graduates earn a median of $92,405 — above the NJ median of $55,389. Weighed against what students actually pay, EduGradify models this as an exceptional investment.

Typical graduates borrow about $20,919, roughly $227 a month on a standard ten-year plan — a manageable load at about 23% of one year's median earnings.

Smart alternatives

Cheaper New Jersey colleges with comparable outcomes

Same state, at least 20% lower net price, with earnings within reach of Chamberlain University-New Jersey.

Princeton, NJ · Private Non-Profit Princeton University A+

Value Top 1%

Selectivity 4.6% admit

$6,128 net price $110,066 earnings

Newark, NJ · Public New Jersey Institute of Technology A

Value Top 18%

Selectivity 65.1% admit

$16,504 net price $84,276 earnings

Frequently asked

Cost & ROI questions

What is the net price at Chamberlain University-New Jersey?

The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $37,984 per year. That's $920/yr in financial aid against the $38,904 sticker price. Over four years, that adds up to roughly $151,936.

How much do Chamberlain University-New Jersey graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Chamberlain University-New Jersey graduates earn a median of $92,405 per year — above the national average of $50,834. That's about 2.4× the annual net cost.

How much debt do Chamberlain University-New Jersey graduates take on?

Median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,919 — about $227/month on a standard 10-year repayment plan (assuming a 6.5% federal rate). 80.1% of students take federal loans.

Is Chamberlain University-New Jersey worth the cost?

EduGradify assigns Chamberlain University-New Jersey a value grade of C — top 66% on real ROI nationally. The math: pay $37,984/yr, earn $92,405/yr ten years out, ROI score of 6.08. Exceptional Investment.

What financial aid is available at Chamberlain University-New Jersey?

38.7% of students receive federal Pell Grants (need-based federal aid). 80.1% take federal student loans. On average, students get $920 per year in grants and scholarships off the sticker price.

What's the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition at Chamberlain University-New Jersey?

In-state tuition is $20,785 per year. Out-of-state tuition is $20,785 per year — a difference of $0/yr or $0 over four years.

How does net price change with family income at Chamberlain University-New Jersey?

Net price is income-adjusted — lower-income families typically pay much less. Students from families earning under $30k pay about $38,904. Students from families earning over $110k pay about $37,754. See the chart below for all five income bands.

How we calculate ROI

Every number on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI score = (median earnings 10 years out × 10) / (avg net price × 4). The higher the ratio, the more graduates earn per dollar invested. We then percentile-rank every US college on that score to assign letter grades A+ through D. Read the full methodology →