The 10 best colleges in New Jersey, according to 2023 rankings

Putting more focus on students' return on investment, the school-review website Niche is out with its 2023 list of the best colleges by state and in the U.S.

The new list has updated data for more than 4,000 higher-ed institutions nationwide, through the use of sources such as the U.S. Department of Education, American Community Survey, and a postsecondary education data system.

The 2023 rankings feature an updated methodology to better evaluate a students' earnings immediately after graduation and years down the line.

Below is a list of the 10 best colleges/universities in New Jersey, according to Niche.

Rutgers takes up two spots. Princeton is ranked as the No. 5 best institution in America.

10. Montclair State University (Montclair)

• Median earnings 6 years after graduation: $49,600 per year
• 93% of students employed 2 years after graduation

9. Rowan University (Glassboro)

• Median earnings 6 years after graduation: $50,000 per year
• 95% of students employed 2 years after graduation

8. Monmouth University (West Long Branch)

• Median earnings 6 years after graduation: $50,500 per year
• 95% of students employed 2 years after graduation

7. Seton Hall University (South Orange)

• Median earnings 6 years after graduation: $57,200 per year
• 94% of students employed 2 years after graduation

6. New Jersey Institute of Technology (Newark)

• Median earnings 6 years after graduation: $68,500 per year
• 92% of students employed 2 years after graduation

5. Rutgers University-Newark

• Median earnings 6 years after graduation: $57,900 per year
• 93% of students employed 2 years after graduation

4. The College of New Jersey (Ewing)

• Median earnings 6 years after graduation: $58,500 per year
• 95% of students employed 2 years after graduation

3. Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken)

• Median earnings 6 years after graduation: $89,200 per year
• 94% of students employed 2 years after graduation

2. Rutgers University-New Brunswick

• Median earnings 6 years after graduation: $57,900 per year
• 93% of students employed 2 years after graduation

1. Princeton University (Princeton)

• Median earnings 6 years after graduation: $74,700 per year
• 87% of students employed 2 years after graduation

Dino Flammia is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at dino.flammia@townsquaremedia.com

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