Among New Jersey post-secondary institutions in 2024, The College of New Jersey ranked ninth for coach salaries, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At that time, The College of New Jersey provided its coaches with an average salary of $81,339, with the top salary reaching $87,208.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick led New Jersey in 2024 by paying coaches an average salary of $633,915.
In 2024, the average coaching salary across New Jersey post-secondary schools was $80,833, marking a 6.2% increase from $76,137 the previous year.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $633,915 |
| Seton Hall University | $246,962 |
| Princeton University | $191,139 |
| Monmouth University | $117,138 |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | $110,665 |
| Rider University | $104,318 |
| Rowan University | $100,439 |
| Kean University | $83,170 |
| The College of New Jersey | $81,339 |
| Stockton University | $76,906 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
