Edison, New Jersey Colleges: Costs & Earnings (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Colleges in Edison, New Jersey: median public in-state tuition $8,732 (+58.4% vs national median) median graduate debt $7,625 (-42.5% vs U.S.) 8,651 students enrolled statewide.
Key Facts
- Institutions in this profile: 3 campuses
- Total college enrollment: 8,651 students
- Median public in-state tuition: $8,732 (+58.4% vs U.S.)
- Median net price: $8,389 (-15.8% vs U.S.)
- Median student debt at graduation: $7,625 (-42.5% vs U.S. $13,271); regional median $13,000
- Average completion rate (institutions in state): 0.0%
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Overview
Colleges and universities in Edison serve students across New Jersey with associate, bachelor's, and graduate pathways. 3 reporting campuses in this city profile, with about 8,651 students enrolled in federal data, and median in-state tuition near $8,732. Tables below compare costs, completion, earnings, and standout institutions against Edison, New Jersey and U.S. medians from the College Scorecard.
Edison vs New Jersey & national benchmarks
Medians aggregate institution-level College Scorecard fields unless noted. Enrollment is total undergraduate headcount summed across reporting campuses.
| Geography | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion rate | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison, New Jersey | $8,732 | $8,389 | $7,625 | 0.0% | 8,651 |
| New Jersey (state median) | $6,300 | $11,024 | $11,998 | 51.0% | 316,789 |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 |
Earnings & employment outcomes: Edison, New Jersey vs benchmarks
Scorecard does not publish formal job-placement rates. We use the share of the 8-year cohort reported as working and not enrolled (working ÷ working + not working) as a federal employment-outcome proxy. 2-yr and 3-yr default rates are federal cohort default shares (0–1 scale). We show 2-yr default as the primary benchmark; 3-yr default appears only when enough campuses report non-suppressed values (otherwise —). 3-yr repayment progress is the share of completers making progress on loans after 3 years. Sample: bachelor's-predominant institutions with enrollment ≥ 200. Medians pool campus-level values.
| Geography | Median earnings (10 yr) | Working & not enrolled (8 yr) | Retention (FT yr 1) | 2-yr default | 3-yr default | 3-yr repayment progress | Debt ÷ earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison, New Jersey | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — | N/A | N/A |
| New Jersey (state median) | $59,988 | 84.0% | 78.3% | 4.6% | — | 71.8% | 0.36 |
| United States | $54,384 | 88.0% | 76.4% | 5.0% | — | 73.7% | 0.41 |
Other cities in New Jersey (3+ campuses)
Other cities in the same state with at least three reporting campuses.
| City | In-state tuition | Net price | Median debt | Completion | Enrollment | Earnings (10 yr) | Working (8 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison, New Jersey | $8,732 | $8,389 | $7,625 | 0.0% | 8,651 | N/A | N/A |
| New Brunswick | $17,929 | $24,406 | $21,500 | 83.6% | 37,751 | $74,479 | 84.8% |
| Newark | $18,612 | $9,075 | $21,483 | 63.7% | 23,092 | $74,479 | 84.8% |
| Newark | $18,612 | $9,075 | $21,483 | 63.7% | 23,092 | $74,479 | 84.8% |
| Newark | $18,612 | $9,075 | $21,483 | 63.7% | 23,092 | $74,479 | 84.8% |
| Jersey City | $16,422 | $18,582 | $15,733 | 34.1% | 13,960 | $52,745 | 76.0% |
| Union | $12,824 | $12,447 | $12,365 | 56.6% | 13,416 | $57,237 | 84.7% |
| Paramus | $4,913 | $25,733 | $11,260 | N/A | 11,052 | N/A | N/A |
| Lakewood | $12,000 | $11,794 | $21,816 | 49.6% | 7,593 | $53,096 | 56.9% |
| United States | $5,512 | $9,969 | $13,271 | 50.3% | 14,468,221 | $54,384 | 88.0% |
In-state tuition: Edison, New Jersey vs benchmarks
Sticker price
Edison, New Jersey median in-state tuition is $8,732, +58.4% vs the U.S. median.
Student debt: Edison, New Jersey vs benchmarks
Borrowing
Median debt at graduation in Edison, New Jersey is $7,625 (-42.5% vs U.S. median $13,271). Regional median: $13,000.
Analysis & insights
EDsmart Data aggregates institution-level College Scorecard data for this profile. Highlights below compare local medians to U.S. and regional benchmarks.
Costs & borrowing
Edison, New Jersey median public in-state tuition is $8,732, about +58.4% vs the national median. Versus the Mid East region, tuition is +18.3%.
Median graduate debt is $7,625 (-42.5% below the U.S. median of $13,271). Low sticker prices do not always mean low borrowing—living costs, time-to-degree, and aid mix matter.
Completion & workforce context
Average institution-level completion rate across all sectors in Edison, New Jersey is 0.0% (national institution average about 50.3%).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many colleges are in Edison?
This city profile covers 3 campuses in Edison, New Jersey with College Scorecard cost or outcomes data.
How much does college cost in Edison?
Median in-state tuition in Edison is $8,732 and median net price is $8,389. For New Jersey overall, medians are $6,300 and $11,024; U.S. medians are $5,512 and $9,969.
What do graduates earn in Edison?
Median 10-year earnings for campuses in Edison is N/A vs $59,988 for New Jersey and $54,384 nationally.
What is student debt like for Edison colleges?
Median completer debt in Edison is $7,625 vs $11,998 for New Jersey and $13,271 nationally.
Are there HBCUs, Hispanic-serving, tribal, or religious colleges in Edison?
Among 3 campuses in Edison, New Jersey, 2 campuses with at least 25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard demographics—a common Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) eligibility proxy; examples include Middlesex College and Pro Beauty Academy.
Sources & related
- New Jersey college profile
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- National benchmarks
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
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