Kean University Graduate Programs

Kean University is a Public, 4-years school located in Union, NJ. Kean offers total 52 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.

  • Graduate Tuition & fees: $23,919 ($18,630 New Jersey residents)
  • Graduate Students: 2,039
  • Graduate Programs: 52

Kean Graduate Programs Overview

Kean University (referred to as Kean) is a Public, 4-years school located in Union, NJ. Kean offers total 52 graduate programs through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate degree/programs.
The 2023 graduate tuition & fees at Kean University is $18,630 for New Jersey residents and $23,919 for out-of-state students when a student attends full-time status. The tuition per credit hour is $788 for New Jersey residents and $946 for out-of-state students. Total 2,039 students have enrolled in graduate programs where the school has total population of 12,884 with undergraduate students.
Kean 2023 Graduate Programs Key Facts
Tuition & FeesNew Jersey residents: $18,630
Out-of-State: $23,919
Costs per CreditNew Jersey residents: $788
Out-of-State: $946
Graduate Students2,039
Graduate Programs52 programs
Offered Graduate DegreeMaster's, Doctorate, Post-graduate certificate

Who Accredits Kean University

Kean University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1960 - Current).

Graduate Degree & Major Programs, Number of Completers

Kean University graduate schools offers 52 major programs and 1 programs are available on distance learning. Last year, total 815 students have earned their graduate degrees/certificate at Kean. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at Kean with number of completers.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Architecture [+] 1 program 13
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology1 program 13
Communication and Journalism [+] 1 program 10
Public Relations/Image Management1 program 10
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 program (1 online)9
Computer and Information Sciences1 program (1 online)9
Education [+] 10 programs 258
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 26
Special Education and Teaching1 program 57
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments1 program 46
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 86
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 25
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching1 program 8
Art Teacher Education1 program 0
Foreign Language Teacher Education1 program 9
Mathematics Teacher Education1 program 0
Reading Teacher Education1 program 1
English Language and Literature [+] 1 program 10
Writing1 program 10
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 program 10
Biotechnology1 program 10
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 1
Holocaust and Related Studies1 program 1
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 program 16
Kinesiology and Exercise Science1 program 16
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 1 program 10
Science Technologies/Technicians (other)1 program 10
Psychology [+] 3 programs 108
Psychology1 program 57
Educational Psychology1 program 18
Forensic Psychology1 program 33
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 1 program 5
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1 program 5
Human Services [+] 2 programs 102
Public Administration1 program 50
Social Work1 program 52
Social Sciences [+] 2 programs 0
Political Science and Government1 program 0
Sociology1 program 0
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 1 program 7
Art/Art Studies1 program 7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 5 programs 66
Physician Assistant1 program 0
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling1 program 19
Genetic Counseling/Counselor1 program 6
Occupational Therapy/Therapist1 program 30
Nursing Science1 program 11
Business [+] 2 programs 46
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)1 program 22
Accounting1 program 24
Total34 programs (1 online)671
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 1 program 3
Urban Education and Leadership1 program 3
Psychology [+] 1 program 10
School Psychology1 program 10
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 3 programs 12
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist1 program 10
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor1 program 2
Nursing Science1 program 0
Total5 programs25
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 10
Occupational Therapy/Therapist1 program 6
Physical Therapy/Therapist1 program 4
Total2 programs10
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 program 0
Holocaust and Related Studies1 program 0
Total1 program0
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramNumber of ProgramsNumber of Completers
Education [+] 7 programs 73
Educational Leadership and Administration1 program 14
Special Education and Teaching1 program 23
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services1 program 7
Elementary Education and Teaching1 program 25
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching1 program 4
Art Teacher Education1 program 0
Reading Teacher Education1 program 0
Psychology [+] 1 program 12
School Psychology1 program 12
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 2 programs 24
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling1 program 1
Nursing Science1 program 23
Total10 programs109

2023 Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2022-2023, the average tuition & fees of Kean graduate programs is $18,630 for New Jersey residents and $23,919 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate program is $788 for New Jersey residents and $946 for other students. The average living costs is $17,339 when a student lives on campus housing.
2022-2023 Graduate Program Tuition at Kean
New Jersey residentsOut of State
Tuition$16,225$21,335
Fees$1,775$1,775
Costs per Credit Hour$788$946
Living on-campus$17,339
Living off-campus$14,380

Graduate Student Population

At Kean 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 graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at Kean.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Kean University
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,0394401,599
American Indian/Native American523
Asian832360
Black/African American38887301
Hispanic483104379
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander211
White762159603
Two More39534
Un-Known23244188
Graduate Student Population in Online Programs at Kean
Total Graduate StudentsEnrolled ExclusivelyEnrolled Some CoursesNot In Online Courses
Number of Students2,039131271,881

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