2026 Best Science & Tech Schools in New Jersey
Looking for the best Science & Tech degree programs in New Jersey? Our ranking highlights 149 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated 111 schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Science & Tech Degree Schools in New Jersey
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Princeton University to be the best Science & Tech school in New Jersey. Located in Princeton, NJ, Princeton University is a private not-for-profit institution. Princeton University posts a six-year graduation rate of 98%. Students from in state pay about $62,688 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans. Read the full report on Princeton University
The College Of New Jersey came in at #2 on this year's Science & Tech ranking in New Jersey. The College Of New Jersey is a public school based in Ewing, NJ. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $19,632, with out-of-state students paying around $25,752. The median Science & Tech program debt is $24,429. See the full The College Of New Jersey profile
The strong Science & Tech programs at Thomas Edison State College earned it the #3 place in New Jersey. Set in Trenton, NJ, Thomas Edison State College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,838 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,856. The median Science & Tech program debt is $16,149. Read the full report on Thomas Edison State College
You'll be in good company at Stevens Institute Of Technology, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Stevens Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. In-state tuition and fees average $63,462. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,767. Get the full Stevens Institute Of Technology report
You'll be in good company at Rutgers University Newark, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Newark, NJ, Rutgers University Newark is a public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,250, with out-of-state students paying around $36,762. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,065. Read more about Rutgers University Newark
New Jersey Institute Of Technology landed the #6 spot in New Jersey this year. Based in Newark, NJ, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public institution. About 73% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $19,974, while out-of-state students pay about $37,664. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,755. Read the full report on New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Rider University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Rider University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lawrenceville, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. In-state tuition and fees average $41,120. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,241. More on Rider University
Ramapo College Of New Jersey ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Based in Mahwah, NJ, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Ramapo College Of New Jersey posts a six-year graduation rate of 70%. Students from in state pay about $16,777 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,708. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,014. Read more about Ramapo College Of New Jersey
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #9 spot in New Jersey this year. Set in New Brunswick, NJ, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,929, compared with $37,441 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,120 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Rutgers University New Brunswick
Centenary College did well this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hackettstown, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Students from in state pay about $37,732 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $25,081 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read the full report on Centenary College
Rutgers University Camden came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Camden, NJ, Rutgers University Camden is a public institution. Rutgers University Camden posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,764, compared with $37,276 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,577 in student loans. See the full Rutgers University Camden profile
Middlesex County College landed the #12 spot in New Jersey this year. Set in Edison, NJ, Middlesex County College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,764, with out-of-state students paying around $7,356. Students borrow a median of $9,514 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Middlesex County College
Seton Hall University placed #13 among Science & Tech schools in New Jersey. Located in South Orange, NJ, Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,170. Seton Hall University Science & Tech students take on a median of $23,422 in debt. Read the full report on Seton Hall University
Rowan University placed #14 among Science & Tech schools in New Jersey. Based in Glassboro, NJ, Rowan University is a public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, with out-of-state students paying around $26,932. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $24,488. See the full Rowan University profile
Montclair State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Montclair, NJ, Montclair State University is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,912, with out-of-state students paying around $26,022. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,286. Read more about Montclair State University
Monmouth University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit school based in West Long Branch, NJ. About 72% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $46,552. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $26,847. Read more about Monmouth University
Kean University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Union, NJ, Kean University is a public institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,299, compared with $22,446 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,703 in student loans. More on Kean University
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Galloway, NJ. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $16,266 in tuition and fees, compared with $24,524 for out-of-state students. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey Science & Tech students take on a median of $24,990 in debt. See the full The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey profile
Essex County College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Essex County College is a public school based in Newark, NJ. In-state tuition and fees average $5,415, compared with $9,523 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,472 in student loans. Get the full Essex County College report
Georgian Court University came in at #20 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakewood, NJ. Georgian Court University graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $37,110. Graduates carry a median of $24,752 in student loans. Read more about Georgian Court University
Union County College did well this year, earning the #21 position. Based in Cranford, NJ, Union County College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,280 in tuition and fees, compared with $9,500 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,218 to complete their Science & Tech program here. See the full Union County College profile
William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Located in Wayne, NJ, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,704, while out-of-state students pay about $25,344. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $25,644. Read the full report on William Paterson University Of New Jersey
College Of Saint Elizabeth placed #23 among Science & Tech schools in New Jersey. This private not-for-profit school is set in Morristown, NJ. College Of Saint Elizabeth graduates 51% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $36,740. The median Science & Tech program debt is $25,496. Read more about College Of Saint Elizabeth
Berkeley College Woodland Park did well this year, earning the #24 position. Berkeley College Woodland Park is a private for-profit school based in Woodland Park, NJ. About 40% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $28,320. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $27,068. Read the full report on Berkeley College Woodland Park
Drew University did well this year, earning the #25 position. Set in Madison, NJ, Drew University is a private not-for-profit institution. Drew University graduates 70% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $47,100. Graduates carry a median of $26,449 in student loans. Read more about Drew University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Science & Tech Degree Schools in New Jersey
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
County College Of Morris did well this year, earning the #26 position. Set in Randolph, NJ, County College Of Morris is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,210 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $14,310. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $9,420. Read more about County College Of Morris
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus placed #27 among Science & Tech schools in New Jersey. Based in Teaneck, NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,010. Students borrow a median of $24,770 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
Felician College placed #28 among Science & Tech schools in New Jersey. Located in Lodi, NJ, Felician College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 47% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $39,300. Felician College Science & Tech students take on a median of $28,500 in debt. More on Felician College
Burlington County College landed the #29 spot in New Jersey this year. Set in Mount Laurel, NJ, Burlington County College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,990, with out-of-state students paying around $9,495. Burlington County College Science & Tech students take on a median of $12,488 in debt. More on Burlington County College
New Jersey City University landed the #30 spot in New Jersey this year. This public school is set in Jersey City, NJ. New Jersey City University posts a six-year graduation rate of 34%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,460. Graduates carry a median of $22,107 in student loans. See the full New Jersey City University profile
Raritan Valley Community College came in at #31 in this year's ranking. Set in Branchburg, NJ, Raritan Valley Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,664, with out-of-state students paying around $7,584. The median Science & Tech program debt is $9,668. Read more about Raritan Valley Community College
Caldwell College landed the #32 spot in New Jersey this year. Caldwell College is a private not-for-profit school based in Caldwell, NJ. Roughly 58% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,848. The median Science & Tech program debt is $26,188. More on Caldwell College
Atlantic Cape Community College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Atlantic Cape Community College is a public school based in Mays Landing, NJ. In-state tuition and fees average $5,594, with out-of-state students paying around $8,350. The median Science & Tech program debt is $12,002. See the full Atlantic Cape Community College profile
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham did well this year, earning the #34 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Madison, NJ. Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham graduates 66% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $37,468. Students borrow a median of $24,701 to complete their Science & Tech program here. Read more about Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham
Camden County College landed the #35 spot in New Jersey this year. Located in Blackwood, NJ, Camden County College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,320, while out-of-state students pay about $4,416. Typical Science & Tech student debt is $12,999. Read more about Camden County College
Saint Peters College landed the #36 spot in New Jersey this year. Located in Jersey City, NJ, Saint Peters College is a private not-for-profit institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $42,552. Saint Peters College Science & Tech students take on a median of $22,969 in debt. Read more about Saint Peters College
Brookdale Community College placed #37 among Science & Tech schools in New Jersey. Located in Lincroft, NJ, Brookdale Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,270, compared with $10,140 for out-of-state students. Brookdale Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $12,651 in debt. Read the full report on Brookdale Community College
Gloucester County College came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Gloucester County College is a public school based in Sewell, NJ. Students from in state pay about $5,160 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,000 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,236 to complete their Science & Tech program here. More on Gloucester County College
Hudson County Community College landed the #39 spot in New Jersey this year. Located in Jersey City, NJ, Hudson County Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,384 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $9,248. Hudson County Community College Science & Tech students take on a median of $10,671 in debt. More on Hudson County Community College
Eastern International College Jersey City came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Get the full Eastern International College Jersey City report
Adult And Continuing Education Bcts ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Science & Tech schools. Read the full report on Adult And Continuing Education Bcts
Cutting Edge Academy did well this year, earning the #42 position. More on Cutting Edge Academy
Bais Medrash Toras Chesed did well this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about Bais Medrash Toras Chesed
Fortis Institute Wayne came in at #44 in this year's ranking. More on Fortis Institute Wayne
Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read more about Yeshiva Gedolah Zichron Leyma
American Institute Cherry Hill landed the #46 spot in New Jersey this year. Read the full report on American Institute Cherry Hill
Atlantic Beauty And Spa Academy Llc came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read more about Atlantic Beauty And Spa Academy Llc
Robert Fiance Beauty Schools North Plainfield placed #48 among Science & Tech schools in New Jersey. More on Robert Fiance Beauty Schools North Plainfield
Morris County Vocational School District placed #49 among Science & Tech schools in New Jersey. See the full Morris County Vocational School District profile
Ocean County College placed #50 among Science & Tech schools in New Jersey. Get the full Ocean County College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 111 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 149 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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