Kean University Graduate Programs
Kean University is a Public, 4-years school located in Union, NJ. Kean University graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Kean University is $18,630 for New Jersey residents and $23,919 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $788 for New Jersey residents and $946 for out-of-state students for part-time students. Total 2,039 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students131 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $18,630 Residents $23,919 out-of-state |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 2,039 |
| Online Graduate Population | 131 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Kean University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1960 - Current).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
Kean University offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 52 gradaute programs. Last year, total 815 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at Kean University. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at Kean University.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture [+] | 1 | 13 |
| Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology | 1 | 13 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 10 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 1 | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 9 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 9 |
| Education [+] | 10 | 258 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 26 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 57 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 1 | 46 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 86 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 25 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 | 8 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | 9 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 10 |
| Writing | 1 | 10 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 1 | 10 |
| Biotechnology | 1 | 10 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | 1 | 1 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 | 16 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 | 16 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | 1 | 10 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians (other) | 1 | 10 |
| Psychology [+] | 3 | 108 |
| Psychology | 1 | 57 |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | 18 |
| Forensic Psychology | 1 | 33 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 | 5 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 5 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 102 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 50 |
| Social Work | 1 | 52 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 2 | 0 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 0 |
| Sociology | 1 | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 1 | 7 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 | 7 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 5 | 66 |
| Physician Assistant | 1 | 0 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 1 | 19 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 1 | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 30 |
| Nursing Science | 1 | 11 |
| Business [+] | 2 | 46 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 1 | 22 |
| Accounting | 1 | 24 |
| Total | 34 | 671 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 1 | 3 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 10 |
| School Psychology | 1 | 10 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 3 | 12 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 1 | 10 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | 1 | 2 |
| Nursing Science | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 25 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 | 10 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 6 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 2 | 10 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Post-Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 7 | 73 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 14 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 23 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 7 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 25 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 | 4 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 12 |
| School Psychology | 1 | 12 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 | 24 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing Science | 1 | 23 |
| Total | 10 | 109 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of Kean University are $18,630 for New Jersey residents and $23,919 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $788 for New Jersey residents and $946 for other students for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & Fees | Cost per Credit Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey residents | Out of State | New Jersey residents | Out of State | |
| 2019 | $17,133 | $21,998 | $734 | $885 |
| 2020 | $17,476 | $22,438 | $748 | $902 |
| 2021 | $17,356 | $22,318 | $765 | $919 |
| 2022 | $17,476 | $22,438 | $765 | $919 |
| 2023 | $18,000 | $23,110 | $788 | $946 |
| 2024 | $18,630 | $23,919 | $816 | $979 |
Graduate Student Population
At Kean University graduate schools, there are total 2,039 graduate students. Among them, 131 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 440 men and 1,599 women students at Kean University graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at Kean University.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,039 | 440 | 1,599 |
| American Indian/Native American | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | 83 | 23 | 60 |
| Black/African American | 388 | 87 | 301 |
| Hispanic | 483 | 104 | 379 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 762 | 159 | 603 |
| Two More | 39 | 5 | 34 |
| Un-Known | 232 | 44 | 188 |