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2024 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey

6 Colleges in New Jersey
359 Master's Degrees
Ranked #5 in popularity, general education is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 359 master's degrees in general education during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great General Education School for Your Master's Degree

Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey The general education master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general education students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Education Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.


 

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Education in New Jersey

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for general education students seeking a a master's degree.

Top New Jersey Schools for a Master's in General Education

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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Annual Graduates

Monmouth University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general education. Located in the large suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general education from Monmouth University

2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
182 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in general education needs to look into Montclair State University. Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Montclair.More information about a master’s in general education from Montclair State University

3

Felician University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general education. Felician is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Lodi.More information about a master’s in general education from Felician University

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
36 Annual Graduates

It is difficult to beat Rowan University if you want to pursue a master's degree in general education. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in general education from Rowan University

5
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Annual Graduates

Georgian Court is a small private not-for-profit university located in the city of Lakewood.More information about a master’s in general education from Georgian Court University

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Saint Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
25 Annual Graduates

Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in general education from Saint Peter’s University

Best General Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best General Education Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
New York 695 171
Pennsylvania 607 763
Maryland 363 1,062
District of Columbia 334 19
Delaware 151 77

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