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#19 Most Popular State/Terr. for Grad Students
37 Colleges
22,253 Yearly Graduations
$72,674 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)

In terms of graduate completions, New Jersey is ranked #19 in the nation with 22,253 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. Students who reside in New Jersey can take advantage of in-state graduate tuition at some schools. This averages about $18,169 statewide. The average out-of-state tuition is $20,191.

Learn more about the most popular graduate schools in the state below:

#1

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
Public Public vs. Private
4,534 Yearly Degrees
$20,495 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Rutgers New Brunswick handed out 4,534 graduate degrees. This makes it the #1 most popular school in the state in this category. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rutgers University - New Brunswick

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,180 $30,900
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,315 $2,315
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $758 $1,288

#2

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
2,094 Yearly Degrees
$39,556 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 37 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Stevens ranked #2 in terms of popularity with 2,094 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Stevens Institute of Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $38,076 $38,076
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,480 $1,480
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,716 $1,716

#3

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
Public Public vs. Private
1,709 Yearly Degrees
$13,519 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 37 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Montclair State ranked #3 in terms of popularity with 1,709 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Montclair State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,978 $12,978
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $541 $541
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $722 $722

#4

Rutgers University - Newark

Newark, New Jersey
Public Public vs. Private
1,569 Yearly Degrees
$20,466 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Rutgers Newark handed out 1,569 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #4 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rutgers University - Newark

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,168 $30,888
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,298 $2,298
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $757 $1,287

#5

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
1,462 Yearly Degrees
$26,018 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 37 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Seton Hall ranked #5 in terms of popularity with 1,462 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Seton Hall University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $25,218 $25,218
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $800 $800
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,401 $1,401

Public Public vs. Private
1,157 Yearly Degrees
$24,546 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, NJIT handed out 1,157 graduate degrees. This makes it the #6 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for New Jersey Institute of Technology

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,342 $31,556
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $3,204 $3,204
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,161 $1,667

#7

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
Public Public vs. Private
1,126 Yearly Degrees
$16,146 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 37 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Rowan ranked #7 in terms of popularity with 1,126 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rowan University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,169 $13,169
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,977 $2,977
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $732 $732

#8

Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
898 Yearly Degrees
$58,790 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 37 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Princeton ranked #8 in terms of popularity with 898 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Princeton University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $56,010 $56,010
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,780 $2,780

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
693 Yearly Degrees
$10,722 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

FDU handed out 693 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #9 most popular graduate school in the state. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,780 $9,780
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $942 $942
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $815 $815

#10

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
Public Public vs. Private
660 Yearly Degrees
$17,476 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Kean University was ranked the #10 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 660 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Kean University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $15,752 $20,714
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,724 $1,724
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $765 $919

#11

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
585 Yearly Degrees
$29,290 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Monmouth handed out 585 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #11 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Monmouth University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $28,578 $28,578
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $712 $712
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,299 $1,299

#12

Beth Medrash Govoha

Lakewood, New Jersey
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
548 Yearly Degrees
$4,360 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 37 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Beth Medrash Govoha ranked #12 in terms of popularity with 548 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Beth Medrash Govoha

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $4,360 $4,360
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $182 $182

#13

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey
Public Public vs. Private
510 Yearly Degrees
$16,018 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

NJCU handed out 510 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #13 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for New Jersey City University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,938 $22,224
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,080 $2,080
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $774 $1,235

#14

Rutgers University - Camden

Camden, New Jersey
Public Public vs. Private
496 Yearly Degrees
$20,649 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Rutgers University - Camden was ranked the #14 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 496 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rutgers University - Camden

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,168 $29,952
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $2,481 $2,481
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $757 $1,248

#15

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey
Public Public vs. Private
493 Yearly Degrees
$15,031 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

TCNJ handed out 493 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #15 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for The College of New Jersey

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,955 $14,955
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $76 $76
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $831 $831

#16

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
475 Yearly Degrees
$20,159 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Rider University was ranked the #16 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 475 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Rider University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,599 $19,599
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $560 $560
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $981 $981

Public Public vs. Private
461 Yearly Degrees
$14,050 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

William Paterson University handed out 461 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #17 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for William Paterson University of New Jersey

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $13,618 $21,316
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $432 $432
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $771 $1,195

#18

Stockton University

Galloway, New Jersey
Public Public vs. Private
386 Yearly Degrees
$15,805 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Stockton State handed out 386 graduate degrees. This makes it the #18 most popular school in the state in this category. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Stockton University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $14,063 $20,505
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,742 $1,742
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $781 $1,139

Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
308 Yearly Degrees
$10,722 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus was ranked the #19 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 308 graduate degrees were handed out that year. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $9,780 $9,780
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $942 $942
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $815 $815

#20

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
300 Yearly Degrees
$21,246 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

In 2021, Saint Peter’s College handed out 300 graduate degrees. This makes it the #20 most popular school in the state in this category. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Saint Peter’s University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $21,186 $21,186
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $60 $60
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,177 $1,177

#21

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, New Jersey
Public Public vs. Private
265 Yearly Degrees
$19,085 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Ramapo College of New Jersey was ranked the #21 most popular graduate school in the state in 2021. All in all, 265 graduate degrees were handed out that year. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for Ramapo College of New Jersey

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,085 $19,085
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $795 $795

#22

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, New Jersey
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
217 Yearly Degrees
$17,482 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 37 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, Georgian Court ranked #22 in terms of popularity with 217 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Georgian Court University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $16,470 $16,470
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,012 $1,012
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $915 $915

#23

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, New Jersey
Public Public vs. Private
210 Yearly Degrees
$12,024 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Out of the 37 schools in the state that offer graduate programs, TESU ranked #23 in terms of popularity with 210 graduate degrees handed out in 2021. The table below lists the tuition and fees for the school, based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Thomas Edison State University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $12,024 $12,024
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $668 $668

#24

College of Saint Elizabeth

Morristown, New Jersey
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
205 Yearly Degrees
$18,734 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

CSE handed out 205 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #24 most popular graduate school in the state. These are the average costs for students attending the school, based on recent data.

Average Tuition and Fees for College of Saint Elizabeth

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $18,018 $18,018
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $716 $716
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $1,001 $1,001

#25

Drew University

Madison, New Jersey
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
171 Yearly Degrees
$20,440 Yearly Tuition (In-State)

Drew handed out 171 graduate degrees in 2021, making it the #25 most popular graduate school in the state. The following table gives a breakdown of the tuition costs to attend the school. This is based on the most recent data available.

Average Tuition and Fees for Drew University

In-State Out-of-State
Avg. Full Time Graduate Tuition $19,440 $19,440
Avg. Required Fees for Full-Time Grad Students $1,000 $1,000
Part-Time per Credit Hour Tuition for Grad Students $915 $915

Other New Jersey Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Centenary University 163
27 Caldwell University 127
28 Felician University 123
29 Princeton Theological Seminary 114
30 Berkeley College - Woodland Park 72
31 Pillar College 34
32 Strayer University - New Jersey 29
33 New Brunswick Theological Seminary 27
34 Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine 15
35 DeVry University - New Jersey 14
36 Bloomfield College 2
37 Rabbinical College of America 1

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