Best registered nursing colleges in New Jersey

Registered nursing bachelor graduates in New Jersey earn a weighted average salary of $83,987 3 years after graduation. This places New Jersey graduate earnings in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 40% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our registered nursing rankings cover 17 of the 20 programs available in New Jersey, accounting for 88% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in New Jersey | #32 in Nursing nationally

Kean University

Union, New Jersey

Economic score 0.84

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Cost $10,406

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $94,150

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in New Jersey | #47 in Nursing nationally

Felician University

Lodi, New Jersey

Economic score 1.02

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Cost $13,540

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $94,608

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in New Jersey | #52 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.05

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Cost $14,684

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $94,288

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 59%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in New Jersey | #55 in Nursing nationally

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey

Economic score 1.09

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Cost $11,293

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $86,630

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 60%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in New Jersey | #78 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.32

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Cost $12,946

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $85,837

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in New Jersey | #86 in Nursing nationally

Saint Elizabeth University

Morristown, New Jersey

Economic score 1.38

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Cost $21,319

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $96,309

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#7 in New Jersey | #105 in Nursing nationally

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey

Economic score 1.54

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Cost $18,862

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $92,118

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 56%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#8 in New Jersey | #117 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 1.62

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Cost $19,333

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $90,432

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 74%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in New Jersey | #127 in Nursing nationally

Stockton University

Galloway, New Jersey

Economic score 1.67

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Cost $17,764

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $85,398

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#10 in New Jersey | #144 in Nursing nationally

Caldwell University

Caldwell, New Jersey

Economic score 1.82

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Cost $19,811

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $85,900

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in New Jersey | #158 in Nursing nationally

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, New Jersey

Economic score 1.94

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Cost $19,311

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $82,750

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#12 in New Jersey | #186 in Nursing nationally

Rutgers University, New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Economic score 2.06

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Cost $22,675

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $86,247

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 85%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in New Jersey | #239 in Nursing nationally

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey

Economic score 2.34

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Cost $24,659

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $84,646

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 87%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in New Jersey | #302 in Nursing nationally

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey

Economic score 2.61

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Cost $30,732

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $86,863

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in New Jersey | #456 in Nursing nationally

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey

Economic score 3.56

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Cost $21,344

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $72,917

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 73%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in New Jersey | #564 in Nursing nationally

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey

Economic score 4.57

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Cost $30,005

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $71,703

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 76%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Bloomfield College

Bloomfield, New Jersey

Economic score 2.05

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Cost $20,446

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $86,260

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 38%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.