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2023 Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey

22 Schools Ranked
$43,636 Average Earnings
$21,003 Avg Student Debt

Today's teaching students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 22 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in New Jersey

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey
$48,225 Average Earnings
$22,132 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named The College of New Jersey the best school in New Jersey for teaching students working on their degree.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,132 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $327 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, TCNJ graduates make an average of $48,225 annually.

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#2

Centenary University

Hackettstown, New Jersey
$41,315 Average Earnings
$25,323 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Centenary University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey list.

Degree recipients from Centenary accumulate an average of $25,323 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $213. During the early years of their career, Centenary graduates make an average of $41,315 annually.

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#3

Essex County College

Newark, New Jersey
$32,750 Average Earnings
$11,116 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Essex County College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in New Jersey.

On average, students take out $11,116 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, Essex graduates make an average of $32,750 annually.

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#4

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
$43,094 Average Earnings
$25,127 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Rider University is a great place for teaching students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,127 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $521 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Rider graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,094 during the early year of their career.

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#5

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey
$54,624 Average Earnings
$22,193 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Seton Hall University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey list.

Degree recipients from Seton Hall accumulate an average of $22,193 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $521, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Seton Hall graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $54,624 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
$45,169 Average Earnings
$23,830 Avg Student Debt

Rowan University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $23,830 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $279. During the early years of their career, Rowan graduates make an average of $45,169 annually.

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#7

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
$45,194 Average Earnings
$27,358 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Kean University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

On average, students take out $27,358 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $236.After graduating from Kean, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,194 during the early years of their career.

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#8

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey
$40,886 Average Earnings
$24,767 Avg Student Debt

Montclair State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey ranking.

On average, students take out $24,767 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $253, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Montclair State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,886 during the early years of their career.

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#9

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
$51,056 Average Earnings
$24,135 Avg Student Debt

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Rutgers New Brunswick accumulate an average of $24,135 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $259.After graduating from Rutgers New Brunswick, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,056 during the early years of their career.

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$43,120 Average Earnings
$26,059 Avg Student Debt

William Paterson University of New Jersey landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from William Paterson University accumulate an average of $26,059 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $188, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, William Paterson University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,120 during the early year of their career.

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#11

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey
$46,267 Average Earnings
$24,982 Avg Student Debt

Monmouth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #11 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,982 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $665, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Monmouth graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,267 during the early year of their career.

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#12

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, New Jersey
$42,404 Average Earnings
$22,964 Avg Student Debt

Ramapo College of New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #12 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,964 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $376, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Ramapo College graduates make an average of $42,404 annually.

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#13

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, New Jersey
$42,664 Average Earnings
$25,594 Avg Student Debt

Georgian Court University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey list.

Degree recipients from Georgian Court accumulate an average of $25,594 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $194. Once they receive their degree, Georgian Court graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,664 during the early year of their career.

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#14

Felician University

Lodi, New Jersey
$46,928 Average Earnings
$30,415 Avg Student Debt

Felician University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey ranking.

Degree recipients from Felician accumulate an average of $30,415 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $349, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Felician, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,928 during the early years of their career.

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#15

Stockton University

Galloway, New Jersey
$39,517 Average Earnings
$24,498 Avg Student Debt

Stockton University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,498 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $265, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Stockton State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,517 during the early years of their career.

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#16

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey
$44,871 Average Earnings
$23,694 Avg Student Debt

New Jersey City University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,694 in student loans. During the early years of their career, NJCU graduates make an average of $44,871 annually.

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#17

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey
$45,418 Average Earnings
$24,996 Avg Student Debt

Saint Peter’s University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $24,996 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $202, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Saint Peter’s College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,418 during the early years of their career.

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$48,330 Average Earnings
$23,191 Avg Student Debt

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey ranking.

Degree recipients from FDU accumulate an average of $23,191 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $305. During the early years of their career, FDU graduates make an average of $48,330 annually.

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#19

Caldwell University

Caldwell, New Jersey
$42,525 Average Earnings
$27,862 Avg Student Debt

Caldwell University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,862 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $252, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Caldwell, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,525 during the early years of their career.

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$33,252 Average Earnings
$16,338 Avg Student Debt

Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey ranking.

Degree recipients from RCSJ accumulate an average of $16,338 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, RCSJ graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $33,252 during the early year of their career.

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#21

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, New Jersey
$40,016 Average Earnings
$15,009 Avg Student Debt

Brookdale Community College ranked #21 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,009 in student loans.After graduating from Brookdale Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,016 during the early years of their career.

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#22

College of Saint Elizabeth

Morristown, New Jersey
$51,086 Average Earnings
$25,965 Avg Student Debt

College of Saint Elizabeth landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $25,965 in loans while pursuing their degree. Once they receive their degree, CSE graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,086 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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