Montclair State University Graduate Programs
Montclair State University (referred to as Montclair State) is a Public, 4-years school located in Montclair, NJ. Montclair State graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Montclair State University is $14,285 for New Jersey residents and $15,137 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 $763 for New Jersey residents and $763 for out-of-state students for part-time students. Total 4,494 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students1,492 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $14,285 Residents $15,137 out-of-state |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 4,494 |
| Online Graduate Population | 1,492 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Montclair State University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1937 - Current).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
Montclair State offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 101 gradaute programs. Last year, total 1,720 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at Montclair State. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at Montclair State.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 12 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 12 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 3 | 64 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 35 |
| Information Technology | 1 | 17 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 | 12 |
| Education [+] | 8 | 551 |
| Education | 1 | 148 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 190 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 23 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 22 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 139 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 5 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 7 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 17 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 3 | 23 |
| Linguistics | 1 | 14 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 4 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 2 | 0 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 0 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 17 |
| Legal Professions and Studies (other) | 1 | 17 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 10 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 3 | 22 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 9 |
| Molecular Biology | 1 | 9 |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 1 | 4 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 3 | 33 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 14 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 | 11 |
| Statistics | 1 | 8 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 3 | 41 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 16 |
| Computational Science | 1 | 7 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | 18 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 1 | 14 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 | 14 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 2 | 13 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 4 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 9 |
| Psychology [+] | 4 | 84 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1 | 56 |
| Experimental Psychology | 1 | 5 |
| Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology | 1 | 20 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology (other) | 1 | 3 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 | 74 |
| Social Work | 1 | 74 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 1 | 19 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 1 | 19 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 5 | 45 |
| Dance | 1 | 14 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Music | 1 | 18 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 8 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 5 | 108 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1 | 40 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 | 7 |
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 1 | 2 |
| Public Health | 1 | 30 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 | 29 |
| Business [+] | 3 | 349 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 260 |
| Accounting | 1 | 49 |
| Management Science | 1 | 40 |
| History [+] | 1 | 0 |
| History | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 51 | 1,479 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 4 |
| Education [+] | 5 | 12 |
| Education | 1 | 0 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 2 |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 1 | 1 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | 1 | 9 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 8 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 1 | 8 |
| Psychology [+] | 2 | 1 |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1 | 0 |
| Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology | 1 | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 | 3 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1 | 3 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 28 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 1 | 11 |
| Audiology/Audiologist | 1 | 11 |
| Total | 1 | 11 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 3 | 0 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 1 | 0 |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 1 |
| Education [+] | 8 | 45 |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 1 | 20 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 | 9 |
| Special Education and Teaching (other) | 1 | 10 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Computer Teacher Education | 1 | 4 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 3 | 1 |
| Linguistics | 1 | 0 |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 1 | 0 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 1 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 2 | 27 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 1 | 25 |
| Legal Professions and Studies (other) | 1 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 0 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 0 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 1 | 0 |
| Molecular Biology | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 2 | 15 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 15 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Psychology [+] | 2 | 3 |
| Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology | 1 | 3 |
| Clinical Child Psychology | 1 | 0 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 17 |
| Social Work | 1 | 17 |
| Youth Services/Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 1 | 3 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 2 | 13 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 | 2 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 11 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 | 10 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 1 | 10 |
| Music Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 0 |
| Business [+] | 7 | 66 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 30 |
| Project Management | 1 | 4 |
| Accounting | 1 | 14 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 1 | 7 |
| Management Science | 1 | 6 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 1 | 5 |
| Total | 38 | 202 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of Montclair State are $14,285 for New Jersey residents and $15,137 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $763 for New Jersey residents and $763 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 | $12,837 | $18,525 | $677 | $993 |
| 2020 | $13,140 | $18,972 | $700 | $1,024 |
| 2021 | $13,140 | $18,972 | $700 | $1,024 |
| 2022 | $13,519 | $13,519 | $722 | $722 |
| 2023 | $14,285 | $14,285 | $763 | $763 |
| 2024 | - | $15,137 | $0 | $809 |
Graduate Student Population
At Montclair State graduate schools, there are total 4,494 graduate students. Among them, 1,492 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 1,322 men and 3,172 women students at Montclair State graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at Montclair State.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,494 | 1,322 | 3,172 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 252 | 83 | 169 |
| Black/African American | 472 | 129 | 343 |
| Hispanic | 935 | 251 | 684 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White | 2,104 | 592 | 1,512 |
| Two More | 108 | 35 | 73 |
| Un-Known | 248 | 71 | 177 |