by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 21 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 3,464 bachelor's degrees in psychology to qualified students.
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The psychology bachelor'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. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of bachelor's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their bachelor's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for psychology students working on their bachelor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Psychology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey list to help you make the college decision.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for psychology students seeking a a bachelor's degree.
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in psychology needs to look into Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in psychology needs to check out Montclair State University. Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Montclair.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Montclair State University
It's hard to beat Kean University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in psychology. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Kean University
Any student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in psychology needs to take a look at Rutgers University - Newark. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Rutgers University - Newark
William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Wayne.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Rowan University
Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from The College of New Jersey
Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of South Orange.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology 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 psychology from Stockton University
Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Camden.More information about a bachelor’s in psychology from Rutgers University - Camden
Explore all the Best Psychology Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 5,128 |
| New York | 37 | 11,851 |
| Maryland | 33 | 2,575 |
| Delaware | 30 | 396 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 543 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 2,963 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 480 |
| Other Psychology | 12 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 9 |
