# Best Nursing Colleges in New Jersey

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> Updated: 2026-05-31 | Schools: 39 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-nursing-new-jersey

## Methodology

Nursing programs in New Jersey ranked by outcomes and program concentration

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Caldwell University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/caldwell-university) | Caldwell, NJ | 58% | $53,843 | $24,691 | $25,000 | 0.46x |
| 2 | [Salem Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/salem-community-college) | Carneys Point, NJ | 39% | $38,020 | $10,816 | $9,500 | 0.25x |
| 3 | [Georgian Court University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/georgian-court-university) | Lakewood, NJ | 54% | $53,096 | $19,285 | $21,816 | 0.41x |
| 4 | [William Paterson University of New Jersey](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/william-paterson-university-of-new-jersey) | Wayne, NJ | 46% | $57,780 | $18,745 | $22,334 | 0.39x |
| 5 | [Ramapo College of New Jersey](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/ramapo-college-of-new-jersey) | Mahwah, NJ | 71% | $67,541 | $18,173 | $21,000 | 0.31x |
| 6 | [Atlantic Cape Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/atlantic-cape-community-college) | Mays Landing, NJ | 27% | $34,241 | $8,392 | $9,500 | 0.28x |
| 7 | [Raritan Valley Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/raritan-valley-community-college) | Branchburg, NJ | 33% | $48,145 | $6,778 | $10,500 | 0.22x |
| 8 | [The College of New Jersey](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/the-college-of-new-jersey) | Ewing, NJ | 86% | $73,323 | $27,646 | $23,250 | 0.32x |
| 9 | [Mercer County Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/mercer-county-community-college) | West Windsor, NJ | 23% | $43,264 | $5,279 | $10,500 | 0.24x |
| 10 | [Hudson County Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/hudson-county-community-college) | Jersey City, NJ | 24% | $34,333 | $7,307 | $10,500 | 0.31x |
| 11 | [Rutgers University-Camden](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rutgers-university-camden) | Camden, NJ | 67% | $74,479 | $18,745 | $21,500 | 0.29x |
| 12 | [Camden County College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/camden-county-college) | Blackwood, NJ | 32% | $41,212 | $5,996 | $11,851 | 0.29x |
| 13 | [Saint Peter's University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saint-peters-university) | Jersey City, NJ | 61% | $57,815 | $12,199 | $20,500 | 0.35x |
| 14 | [Monmouth University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/monmouth-university) | West Long Branch, NJ | 71% | $67,991 | $30,988 | $27,000 | 0.4x |
| 15 | [Seton Hall University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/seton-hall-university) | South Orange, NJ | 70% | $70,196 | $31,446 | $22,750 | 0.32x |
| 16 | [Felician University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/felician-university) | Lodi, NJ | 48% | $57,602 | $40,045 | $25,000 | 0.43x |
| 17 | [County College of Morris](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/county-college-of-morris) | Randolph, NJ | 35% | $50,243 | $8,895 | $9,000 | 0.18x |
| 18 | [UCNJ Union College of Union County New Jersey](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/ucnj-union-college-of-union-county-new-jersey) | Cranford, NJ | 35% | $41,595 | $8,257 | $15,091 | 0.36x |
| 19 | [Saint Elizabeth University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saint-elizabeth-university) | Morristown, NJ | 46% | $53,038 | $23,125 | $24,934 | 0.47x |
| 20 | [Middlesex College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/middlesex-college) | Edison, NJ | 34% | $46,861 | $2,288 | $9,750 | 0.21x |
| 21 | [Warren County Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/warren-county-community-college) | Washington, NJ | 43% | $43,359 | $5,726 | $9,300 | 0.21x |
| 22 | [New Jersey City University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/new-jersey-city-university) | Jersey City, NJ | 36% | $52,745 | $16,053 | $18,500 | 0.35x |
| 23 | [Ocean County College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/ocean-county-college) | Toms River, NJ | 40% | $45,210 | $11,411 | $11,150 | 0.25x |
| 24 | [Montclair State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/montclair-state-university) | Montclair, NJ | 64% | $61,415 | $15,566 | $22,000 | 0.36x |
| 25 | [Rowan University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rowan-university) | Glassboro, NJ | 68% | $59,988 | $22,408 | $20,500 | 0.34x |
| 26 | [Brookdale Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/brookdale-community-college) | Lincroft, NJ | 29% | $44,379 | $11,231 | $12,000 | 0.27x |
| 27 | [Kean University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/kean-university) | Union, NJ | 45% | $57,237 | $12,447 | $23,250 | 0.41x |
| 28 | [Bergen Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/bergen-community-college) | Paramus, NJ | 22% | $46,624 | $10,345 | $12,000 | 0.26x |
| 29 | [Rider University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rider-university) | Lawrenceville, NJ | 62% | $62,208 | $24,792 | $26,130 | 0.42x |
| 30 | [Passaic County Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/passaic-county-community-college) | Paterson, NJ | 17% | $36,972 | $7,761 | $7,536 | 0.2x |
| 31 | [Stockton University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/stockton-university) | Galloway, NJ | 70% | $57,602 | $20,670 | $20,500 | 0.36x |
| 32 | [Rowan College at Burlington County](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rowan-college-at-burlington-county) | Mount Laurel, NJ | 37% | $44,745 | $5,344 | $10,500 | 0.23x |
| 33 | [Rutgers University-New Brunswick](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick) | New Brunswick, NJ | 84% | $74,479 | $24,406 | $21,500 | 0.29x |
| 34 | [Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rowan-college-of-south-jersey-gloucester-campus) | Sewell, NJ | 36% | $41,751 | $12,378 | $12,000 | 0.29x |
| 35 | [Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/rowan-college-of-south-jersey-cumberland-campus) | Vineland, NJ | 33% | $41,751 | $10,562 | $12,000 | 0.29x |
| 36 | [Essex County College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/essex-county-college) | Newark, NJ | 20% | $37,230 | $4,436 | N/A | N/A |
| 37 | [Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/fairleigh-dickinson-university-metropolitan-campus) | Teaneck, NJ | 58% | $57,273 | $15,404 | $25,000 | 0.44x |
| 38 | [Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/fairleigh-dickinson-university-florham-campus) | Madison, NJ | 70% | $57,273 | $22,829 | $25,000 | 0.44x |
| 39 | [Bloomfield College of Montclair State University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/bloomfield-college-of-montclair-state-university) | Bloomfield, NJ | 35% | $61,415 | $28,014 | $22,000 | 0.36x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Nursing Colleges in New Jersey." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-05-31. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-nursing-new-jersey

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.