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498
students enrolled
96
degrees and certificates a year
38%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$8,470
average net price a year
Tuition $24,120
$37,885
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$45,577
median earnings, 10 years after entry
81% working
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal arts & general studies | 34% | 33 |
| Psychology | 34% | 33 |
| Business & management | 17% | 16 |
| Theology | 10% | 10 |
| Education | 4% | 4 |
AI and data programs
Pillar College 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 Pillar College
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Essex County, where the college is.
529
open professional jobs
44
entry level
7 say no experience is needed
8%
ask for AI skills
41 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 psychology, business & management, education, which lead to human resources (24 open), research (7 open), programs (5 open), finance (58 open), sales (31 open), operations (65 open).
Hiring most: Selective Insurance (29), Amazon (26), CoreWeave (21), PGIM Global High Yield Fund (20), Parsons (12), Dewberry (11), Platinum Global Talent Solutions (10), 4 Staffing (9).
What they hire for: Engineering (104), Operations (65), Finance (58), Legal (36), Data & Analytics (35), Sales (31). 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 Pillar College?
- Pillar College enrolls about 498 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Newark, New Jersey. It awards about 96 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at Pillar College?
- 38% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do Pillar College graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $37,885 six years after entry and $45,577 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does Pillar College offer AI or data science degrees?
- Pillar College 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 Pillar College?
- 529 open professional jobs are listed in Essex County, 44 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Selective Insurance has the most openings.
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