Christopher L. Eisgruber, President | Princeton University
Christopher L. Eisgruber, President | Princeton University
This is the second highest average salary per county earned by coaches at New Jersey post-secondary schools during 2022.
Mercer County is home to four post-secondary schools that paid coaches during 2022. Among them, Princeton University stood out with the highest average coaching salary of $158,648.
Male coaches of men's teams received $117,670 on average in Mercer County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $101,314.
Research from the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management found NCAA coaches are compensated like CEOs, with top coaches earning more than $1.5 million annually.
Mercer County Institutions by Average Coach Earnings
| Institution | Salary |
|---|---|
| Princeton University | $158,648 |
| Rider University | $88,227 |
| The College of New Jersey | $81,339 |
| Mercer County Community College | $8,000 |
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