Camden County College ranked 40th in average coaching salary among New Jersey post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Data indicates that Camden County College provided its coaches with an average salary of $6,700, with the top coaching salary reaching $7,460.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick led New Jersey post-secondary schools in 2024 by paying the highest average coaching salary of $633,915.
In 2024, the average salary for post-secondary coaches in New Jersey 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.
