by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 12 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 618 bachelor's degrees in history to qualified students.
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The history bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality history program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for history students working on their bachelor's degree.
The history school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in history.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great decision for students interested in a bachelor's degree in history. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in history has to look into Rowan University. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Rowan University
Rutgers University - Newark is a good decision for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Rutgers University - Newark
It is difficult to beat Monmouth University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. Monmouth is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of West Long Branch.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Monmouth University
Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Montclair.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Montclair State University
Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from The College of New Jersey
Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Kean University
William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Wayne.More information about a bachelor’s in history from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Seton Hall University
Stockton State is a medium-sized public university located in the rural area of Galloway.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Stockton University
Explore all the Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 1,084 |
| New York | 37 | 2,183 |
| Maryland | 33 | 562 |
| Delaware | 30 | 58 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 185 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 618 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,488 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,847 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,177 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 830 |
| English Language & Literature | 786 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 294 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 196 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 73 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 7 |
