Caldwell University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Caldwell University at a glance

• 1,575

  students enrolled

• 432

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,691

  average net price a year

  Tuition $37,352

• $47,439

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $53,843

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Caldwell University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Caldwell University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Essex County, where the college is.

• 512

  open professional jobs

• 37

  entry level

  7 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  44 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Essex County

  2026-09 · down 2.0 points from a year earlier

• $76,712

  median household income

  Essex County

• 42%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, psychology, which lead to clinical (15 open), finance (51 open), sales (30 open), operations (66 open), marketing (18 open), human resources (24 open).

Hiring most: Selective Insurance (27), Amazon (26), CoreWeave (22), PGIM Global High Yield Fund (20), Parsons (12), Dewberry (11), Montclair State University (10), Platinum Global Talent Solutions (10).

What they hire for: Engineering (101), Operations (66), Finance (51), Data & Analytics (35), Legal (33), Sales (30). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Essex County Workforce Development Board, Newark Workforce Development Board.

• Essex County One Stop CenterEast Orange · 973-395-3220 · 8:30-4:30 Monday - Friday
• Newark One-Stop Career CenterNewark · 973-648-3370 · Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Caldwell University?

Caldwell University enrolls about 1,575 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Caldwell, New Jersey. It awards about 432 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Caldwell University?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Caldwell University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,439 six years after entry and $53,843 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Caldwell University offer AI or data science degrees?

Caldwell University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Caldwell University?

512 open professional jobs are listed in Essex County, 37 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Selective Insurance has the most openings.