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2023 Best History Schools in New Jersey

17 Colleges
$35,162 Avg Salary
$25,084 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best History School for You

In 2020-2021, 735 degrees and certificates were awarded to history students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #34 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

The Best History Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in New Jersey to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best History Schools in New Jersey

The following schools top our list of the Best History Colleges.

Top 10 Best History Schools

#1

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ

Our 2023 rankings named Princeton University the best school in New Jersey for history students. Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton.

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#2

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

The excellent programs at Monmouth University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best history schools in New Jersey. Monmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Long Branch.

While working on their degree, history majors at Monmouth accumulate an average of around $27,000 in student debt.

Full History at Monmouth University Report

#3

Kean University

Union, NJ

The excellent programs at Kean University helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best history schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, history graduates from Kean carry an average student debtload of $27,000.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Georgian Court University is a great place for history students. Located in the small city of Lakewood, Georgian Court is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that history majors at Georgian Court take out is $23,075.

Full History at Georgian Court University Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great place for history students. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.

After completing their degree, history graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick carry an average student debtload of $22,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $242, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#6

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

With a ranking of #6, Rowan University did quite well on this year’s best schools for history students. Rowan is a large public school located in the large suburb of Glassboro.

History majors at Rowan take out an average of $26,154 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $364.

Full History at Rowan University Report

#7

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for history students. It came in at #7 on the list. Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of South Orange.

On average, history graduates from Seton Hall take out $25,500 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Rutgers University - Newark came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best History Schools in New Jersey ranking. Rutgers Newark is a large public school located in the large city of Newark.

After completing their degree, history graduates from Rutgers Newark carry an average student debtload of $22,250. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $242, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full History at Rutgers University - Newark Report

Ramapo College of New Jersey ranked #9 on this year’s Best History Schools in New Jersey list. Ramapo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Mahwah.

On average, history graduates from Ramapo College take out $25,000 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#10

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ

New Jersey City University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best history programs. Located in the large city of Jersey City, NJCU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, history majors at NJCU accumulate an average of around $31,000 in student debt.

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Best History Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best History Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,235
New York 2,677
Maryland 617
District of Columbia 258
Delaware 68

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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