2023 Best Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey
Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Best Value 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 value programs for teaching students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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Top Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey
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Our analysis found Essex County College to be the best value school for teaching students in New Jersey. Essex is a medium-sized public school situated in Newark, New Jersey. It awarded 84 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Essex are $8,966 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,116 in student loans. Once they receive their degree, Essex graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $32,750 during the early year of their career.
Essex did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey list.
The excellent programs at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best value teaching schools in New Jersey. Located in Sewell, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 102 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at RCSJ are $5,550 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $16,338 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, RCSJ graduates make an average of $33,252 annually.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The College of New Jersey. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey list. TCNJ is a public institution located in Ewing, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 725 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at TCNJ are $29,594 per year. 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.After graduating from TCNJ, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,225 during the early years of their career.
TCNJ also took the #1 spot in our Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey rankings.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Montclair State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Montclair, New Jersey, the large public school handed out 751 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Montclair State are $21,418 per year. On average, students take out $24,767 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $253.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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kean University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Union, New Jersey, the fairly large public school awarded 459 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Kean undergraduate students pay an average of $19,771 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,358 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $236, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Kean graduates make an average of $45,194 annually.
William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in Wayne, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 291 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at William Paterson University are $22,946 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $26,059 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $188 if they 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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Rowan University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey ranking. Glassboro, New Jersey is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out degrees to 593 students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rowan are $23,408 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,830 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $279, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Rowan graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,169 during the early year of their career.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. FDU is located in Teaneck, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 45 degrees to qualified students.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FDU are $38,074 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,191 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $305 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from FDU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $48,330 during the early years of their career.
Brookdale Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in Lincroft, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 126 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Brookdale Community College are $9,554 per year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $15,009 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Brookdale Community College graduates make an average of $40,016 annually.
Centenary University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #10 on the list. Centenary is located in Hackettstown, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 116 degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Centenary are $34,498 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,323 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $213 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Centenary graduates make an average of $41,315 annually.
Centenary also took the #2 spot in our Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey rankings.
Stockton University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Galloway, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 75 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Stockton State are $22,467 per year. On average, students take out $24,498 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $265, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Stockton State graduates make an average of $39,517 annually.
Ramapo College of New Jersey came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in Mahwah, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 135 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
Ramapo College undergraduate students pay an average of $24,694 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $22,964 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $376. Once they receive their degree, Ramapo College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $42,404 during the early year of their career.
New Jersey City University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey list. NJCU is a public institution located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 273 degrees in 2020-2021.
NJCU undergraduate students pay an average of $25,364 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $23,694 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from NJCU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,871 during the early years of their career.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #14 on the list. This large public school is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and it awarded 335 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick are $33,005 per year. On average, students take out $24,135 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $259, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Rutgers New Brunswick graduates make an average of $51,056 annually.
Georgian Court University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #15 on the list. Located in Lakewood, New Jersey, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 150 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Georgian Court are $34,481 per year. Degree recipients from the school 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.
Rider University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #16 on the list. Rider is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. It awarded 335 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Rider are $35,850 a year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,127 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $521. During the early years of their career, Rider graduates make an average of $43,094 annually.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Rider is ranked #4 for overall quality in New Jersey.
Felician University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey ranking. Lodi, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 36 students in 2020-2021.
Felician undergraduate students pay an average of $35,700 in tuition and fees each year. Degree recipients from the school 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.
Seton Hall University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #18 on the list. South Orange, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out degrees to 242 students in 2020-2021.
Seton Hall undergraduate students pay an average of $46,880 in tuition and fees each year. On average, students take out $22,193 in loans while pursuing their degree. 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, Seton Hall graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $54,624 during the early year of their career.
Seton Hall also made our Best Teaching Schools in New Jersey list, coming in at #5.
Caldwell University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey list. Caldwell is a private not-for-profit institution located in Caldwell, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 43 degrees in 2020-2021.
Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Caldwell are $36,900 per year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,862 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $252 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Caldwell graduates make an average of $42,525 annually.
Saint Peter’s University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value teaching programs. Saint Peter’s College is located in Jersey City, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 172 degrees to qualified students.
Saint Peter’s College undergraduate students pay an average of $38,760 in tuition and fees each year. By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,996 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $202. Once they receive their degree, Saint Peter’s College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,418 during the early year of their career.
Monmouth University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for teaching students. It came in at #21 on the list. Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 184 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Monmouth are $41,680 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $24,982 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $665, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Monmouth, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $46,267 during the early years of their career.
College of Saint Elizabeth ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Teaching Schools in New Jersey list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Morristown, New Jersey, and it awarded 53 degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at CSE are $34,876 a year. Degree recipients from the school accumulate an average of $25,965 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, CSE graduates make an average of $51,086 annually.
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Notes and References
Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 22 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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