New Jersey Colleges

#1

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey

The total student population at Rutgers University - New Brunswick is 50,411, of which 35,844 students are undergraduates and of those, 33,788 are full-time. For undergraduates at Rutgers New Brunswick, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

Roughly 42% of students at Rutgers New Brunswick take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $8,040 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rutgers New Brunswick is $61,263.

#2

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey

There are 16,374 undergraduates at Montclair State, of which 14,543 are full-time, and there are 21,005 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Montclair State is 4.4 years.

50% of Montclair State students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $7,904 a year.

Students who graduate from Montclair State with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $47,944 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#3

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey

There are 15,963 undergraduates at Rowan, of which 13,832 are full-time, and there are 19,678 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Rowan is 4.4 years.

Roughly 51% of students at Rowan take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,044 a year.

Students who graduate from Rowan with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $50,705 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#4

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey

The total student population at Rutgers University - Newark is 13,231, of which 9,118 students are undergraduates and of those, 7,974 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

26% of Rutgers Newark students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,475 a year.

Students who graduate from Rutgers Newark with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $61,263 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#5

Kean University

Union, New Jersey

The total student population at Kean University is 14,064, of which 11,686 students are undergraduates and of those, 9,400 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Kean is 4.7 years.

47% of Kean students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,569 a year.

Students who graduate from Kean with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $46,603 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#6

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey

There are 9,814 students at Seton Hall in total, 5,913 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,724 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 57% of students at Seton Hall take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $11,822 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Seton Hall is $60,291.

#7

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, New Jersey

There are 9,084 undergraduates at NJIT, of which 7,389 are full-time, and there are 11,652 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

Approximately 37% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,478 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $69,591 during the early-career years.

#8

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey

The total student population at Stevens Institute of Technology is 7,257, of which 3,791 students are undergraduates and of those, 3,759 are full-time. Stevens has a freshman retention rate of 93%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

57% of Stevens students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $10,599 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $90,326 during the early-career years.

#9

Stockton University

Galloway, New Jersey

There are 8,846 undergraduates at Stockton State, of which 8,427 are full-time, and there are 9,893 students altogether. For undergraduates at Stockton State, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

Approximately 58% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $7,452 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Stockton State is $48,223.

#10

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, New Jersey

There are 10,495 students at TESU in total, 9,576 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 75 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $65,570 during the early-career years.

#11

Bergen Community College

Paramus, New Jersey

The total student population at Bergen Community College is 11,409, which includes 5,994 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

21% of Bergen Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,916 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Bergen Community College is $36,599.

#12

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, New Jersey

The total student population at William Paterson University of New Jersey is 9,635, of which 7,971 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,480 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at William Paterson University is 4.5 years.

52% of William Paterson University students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,173 a year.

Students who graduate from William Paterson University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $44,928 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#13

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey

There are 7,783 students at TCNJ in total, 7,105 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 6,898 are full-time. TCNJ has a freshman retention rate of 90%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Approximately 50% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,030 a year.

Students who graduate from TCNJ with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $62,649 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#14

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey

There are 7,853 students at Princeton in total, 4,774 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,689 are full-time. For undergraduates at Princeton, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

Approximately 6% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $7,559 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Princeton is $87,815.

#15

Rutgers University - Camden

Camden, New Jersey

There are 5,502 undergraduates at Rutgers Camden, of which 4,608 are full-time, and there are 7,076 students altogether. For undergraduates at Rutgers Camden, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Approximately 49% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,495 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Rutgers Camden is $61,263.

#16

Middlesex County College

Edison, New Jersey

There are 4,464 full-time undergraduates at Middlesex County College, and 10,084 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at Middlesex County College take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $4,558 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Middlesex County College is $37,254.

#17

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey

There are 4,263 undergraduates at Monmouth, of which 4,093 are full-time, and there are 5,674 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Monmouth is 4.2 years.

Approximately 65% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $10,722 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Monmouth is $55,825.

#18

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey

There are 7,550 students at NJCU in total, 5,844 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,921 are full-time. It takes the average NJCU undergraduate about 4.9 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 39% of students at NJCU take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $6,060 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,918 during the early-career years.

#19

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, New Jersey

There are 4,783 full-time undergraduates at Brookdale Community College, and 10,438 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

8% of Brookdale Community College students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $5,633 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Brookdale Community College is $34,658.

#20

Union County College

Cranford, New Jersey

There are 3,705 full-time undergraduates at Union County College, and 8,298 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 4% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $4,956 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Union County College is $33,731.

#21

Ocean County College

Toms River, New Jersey

The total student population at Ocean County College is 7,480, which includes 3,735 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 6% of students at OCC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,433 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from OCC is $36,382.

#22

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, New Jersey

There are 5,412 undergraduates at Ramapo College, of which 4,720 are full-time, and there are 6,042 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Approximately 45% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,357 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Ramapo College is $53,872.

#23

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, New Jersey

There are 5,734 undergraduates at FDU, of which 2,189 are full-time, and there are 7,479 students altogether. For undergraduates at FDU, the average graduation time is 4.3 years.

54% of FDU students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $6,372 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $45,916 during the early-career years.

#24

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

There are 3,630 undergraduates at Rider, of which 3,279 are full-time, and there are 4,636 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

Approximately 66% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $9,061 a year.

Students who graduate from Rider with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $51,289 during the early years of their career after graduation.

#25

Rowan College at Burlington County

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

There are 3,474 full-time undergraduates at RCBC, and 7,316 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

Roughly 7% of students at RCBC take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $4,357 a year. The school reports a student loan default rate of 0.1% which is much lower than the average rate of 10.8%!

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from RCBC is $35,978.