Seton Hall University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Seton Hall University at a glance

• 6,036

  students enrolled

• 2,580

  degrees and certificates a year

• 69%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $31,446

  average net price a year

  Tuition $48,670

• $60,291

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $70,196

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Seton Hall University

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

• 526

  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 business & management, health professions, legal studies, which lead to finance (57 open), sales (31 open), operations (65 open), marketing (19 open), human resources (25 open), strategy (3 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 (101), Operations (65), Finance (57), 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 Seton Hall University?

Seton Hall University enrolls about 6,036 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in South Orange, New Jersey. It awards about 2,580 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Seton Hall University?

69% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Seton Hall University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $60,291 six years after entry and $70,196 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Seton Hall University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Seton Hall University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Seton Hall University?

526 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.