Sports coaches at Ocean County College earned an average of $6,217 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
This figure marks the lowest coaching salary among post-secondary institutions in New Jersey.
Female coaches of women’s teams earned an average of $6,241, whereas male coaches of men’s teams earned $6,197 at Ocean County College.
The college employed 13 sports coaches during that 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.’
| Institution | 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.
