Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Monmouth University prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Monmouth University

2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, NJ

History

Monmouth University, Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, was founded in 1933 as Monmouth Junior College. The school became Monmouth College in 1956, and finally Monmouth University in 1995. The school boasts a 15:1 student to teacher ratio, has over six thousand students in post-secondary and post-graduate programs, and over 73% of the faculty has PhDs. The school primarily serves students in the north eastern United States, but has students from 29 states and 28 countries.

Academics

Monmouth University offers 33 undergraduate programs and 21 graduate programs, as well as a large number of certificate programs. Monmouth emphasizes small class sizes, capped at between 20 and 35 students, and experiential learning through internships and service learning programs.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Criminal Justice
• History
• Psychology
• Biology
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in applying to Monmouth University should complete the application, including all required information, transcripts and documentation. The application and review process will be different for undergraduate and graduate programs and can contact the school to review requirements needed for acceptance. Financial aid is available and interested students should review the information and resources available on the Monmouth University website. Monmouth University will assist individuals in the financial aid process.

Athletics

The MU Hawks participate in the NCAA Northeast Conference as a Division 1 school.

Athletic programs offered:

• Basketball
• Baseball/Softball
• Bowling
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Field Hockey
• Football
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Lacrosse
• Track and Field
• Coed Sailing (non-NCAA)

Career Options for Graduates

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 590
  • Average Annual Salary: $64030
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Annual Salary: $79840

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).