In today's knowledge economy, additional schooling — from some college to a bachelor’s degree to a master’s degree and beyond — translates into higher earning potential for Montclair State alumni.
We benefit both the region and the state by attracting and retaining talent — many of whom choose to stay in the region after graduation. As credentialed alumni they benefit local and state economies by earning and spending more money.
Montclair State alumni are a powerful force in New Jersey’s economy.
Montclair State University alumni lead dozens of top businesses in New Jersey and the metropolitan area, as founders, presidents and C-suite executives, including:
- ABC News
- Applegate Farms
- AT&T
- CNBC
- Hartz Mountain Industries, Inc.
- Hearst Magazines
- KPMG, LLP
- Marsh USA, Inc.
- Prudential Financial, Inc.
- PSEG
- QualCare, Inc.
- Quest Diagnostics
- Sanofi-Aventis U.S.
- Software Synergy Inc.
- Telebrands Corporation
- The Louis Berger Group
- Valley National Bank
- Verizon New Jersey, Inc.
- Wells Fargo
- Wyndham Worldwide Corporation
110 million
Montclair State alumni, of which more than 86,000 (79 percent) live in New Jersey and 54,000 live and work in-state
$111 million
annual total economic output from wage premium supports 700 jobs and $40 million in earnings
$4 million
combined income, sales and business tax revenues for the state from the wage premium of Montclair State graduates