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2023 Most Popular Colleges for Registered Nursing in New Jersey

45 Ranked Colleges
5,107 Degrees Awarded
$31,600 Avg Cost*
Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 266,651 registered nursing students received their degree, making the major the 3rd most popular in the country.

Across New Jersey, there were 5,107 registered nursing graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

This year’s “Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey” ranking analyzed 45 colleges that offered a degree in registered nursing. This ranking identifies schools that graduate the most students in registered nursing.

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Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey

The colleges and universities below are the best for new jersey registered nursing students.

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Jersey College
Teterboro, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Jersey College. The school came in at #1 for the Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey. Jersey College is located in Teterboro, New Jersey and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 618 ’s registered nursing degrees to qualified students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.2% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Jersey College

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The school came in at #2 for the Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey. New Brunswick, New Jersey is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s registered nursing degrees to 351 students in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Rutgers New Brunswick Registered Nursing Report

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Union County College
Cranford, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Union County College. The school came in at #3 for the Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey. Union County College is located in Cranford, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 333 ’s registered nursing degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Union County College

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Rutgers University - Camden
Camden, New Jersey

Out of the 45 schools in the Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - Camden landed the #4 spot on the list. Rutgers University - Camden is a medium-sized public school situated in Camden, New Jersey. It awarded 302 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Rutgers Camden Registered Nursing Report

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Chamberlain University - New Jersey
North Brunswick, New Jersey

Out of the 45 schools in the Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Chamberlain University - New Jersey landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in North Brunswick, New Jersey, this small private for-profit school awarded 212 diplomas to qualified ’s registered nursing students in 2020-2021.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 100%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Chamberlain - New Jersey

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Thomas Edison State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking. TESU is a medium-sized school located in Trenton, New Jersey that handed out 189 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at TESU

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Felician University
Lodi, New Jersey

Felician University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #7. Felician University is a small school located in Lodi, New Jersey that handed out 182 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Felician

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Ocean County College
Toms River, New Jersey

With a ranking of #8, Ocean County College did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey list. OCC is a medium-sized public school situated in Toms River, New Jersey. It awarded 150 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Ocean County College

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With a ranking of #9, William Paterson University of New Jersey did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey list. William Paterson University of New Jersey is a medium-sized public school situated in Wayne, New Jersey. It awarded 148 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Read more about Registered Nursing at William Paterson University of New Jersey

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Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, New Jersey

Brookdale Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #10. Brookdale Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in Lincroft, New Jersey. It awarded 140 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Brookdale Community College

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New Jersey City University
Jersey City, New Jersey

New Jersey City University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking. NJCU is a medium-sized public school situated in Jersey City, New Jersey. It awarded 126 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Full NJCU Registered Nursing Report

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Bergen Community College
Paramus, New Jersey

Bergen Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #12. This fairly large school is located in Paramus, New Jersey, and it awarded 121 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Full Bergen Community College Registered Nursing Report

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Rowan College at Burlington County
Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Rowan College at Burlington County landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking. RCBC is located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 119 ’s registered nursing degrees to qualified students.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Rowan College at Burlington County

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County College of Morris
Randolph, New Jersey

County College of Morris ranked #14 on this year’s Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey list. Randolph, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s registered nursing degrees to 111 students in 2020-2021.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at County College of Morris

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, New Jersey

Seton Hall University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking. Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit institution located in South Orange, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 109 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.6% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Seton Hall University

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Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, New Jersey

Raritan Valley Community College landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking. Raritan Valley Community College is located in Branchburg, New Jersey and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 106 ’s registered nursing degrees to qualified students.

Read more about Registered Nursing at RVCC

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Georgian Court University
Lakewood, New Jersey

Georgian Court University did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #17. Georgian Court University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lakewood, New Jersey. It awarded 100 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at Georgian Court

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Mercer County Community College
West Windsor, New Jersey

Mercer County Community College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking. Mercer County Community College is a medium-sized public school situated in West Windsor, New Jersey. It awarded 95 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Mercer County Community College

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Camden County College
Blackwood, New Jersey

Camden County College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey list. Camden County College is a public institution located in Blackwood, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 93 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Camden County College

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Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, New Jersey

Hudson County Community College landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, and it awarded 92 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Hudson County Community College

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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking. Teaneck, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s registered nursing degrees to 88 students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey

The College of New Jersey did quite well in the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #22. This medium-sized school is located in Ewing, New Jersey, and it awarded 84 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Registered Nursing at TCNJ

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College of Saint Elizabeth
Morristown, New Jersey

College of Saint Elizabeth ranked #23 on this year’s Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey list. College of Saint Elizabeth is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Morristown, New Jersey. It awarded 76 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

Full CSE Registered Nursing Report

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With a ranking of #24, Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey list. Located in Sewell, New Jersey, this medium-sized public school handed out 74 diplomas to qualified ’s registered nursing students in 2020-2021.

Read more about Registered Nursing at RCSJ

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Rowan University
Glassboro, New Jersey

With a ranking of #25, Rowan University did quite well on the 2023 Most Well Attended Registered Nursing Major in New Jersey list. This fairly large school is located in Glassboro, New Jersey, and it awarded 73 ’s registered nursing degrees in 2020-2021.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 4.6%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Rowan Registered Nursing Report

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