by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our Best New Jersey Schools For The Money For Those Making $0-$30k for a Master's ranking - to help you make that decision. This list may shock you as many typically expensive schools are very generous with need-based financial aid.
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We analyzed 25 schools across New Jersey to determine which have the best value Master's Degree programs. Instead of depending on subjective information to rank the best value schools, we focus on objective factors in our analysis. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $0-$30k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To take this into account we include a college's overall Best Colleges ranking which itself looks at a combination of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
Keep scrolling for the top schools in this ranking or select one of the other rankings methods below.
If you know what major you want to study, check out our list of the best value schools by major. If you're interested in other degree levels, you can view one of the lists below.
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Princeton University tops this year’s ranking as the best value (income $0-$30k) school for master’s degrees in New Jersey for overall quality. Located in Princeton, New Jersey, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
Princeton University has the honor of being ranked #1 in New Jersey for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Out of the 25 master’s degree schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, The College of New Jersey landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Ewing, New Jersey, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
The College of New Jersey has the honor of being ranked #3 in New Jersey for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Out of the 25 master’s degree schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #3 spot on the list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large public school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rutgers University - New Brunswick is ranked #4 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
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A rank of #4 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list means Rutgers University - Newark is a great place for students working on their degree. Rutgers Newark is located in Newark, New Jersey and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rutgers University - Newark is ranked #6 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
A rank of #5 on our Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list means New Jersey Institute of Technology is a great place for students working on their degree. New Jersey Institute of Technology is a fairly large public school located in Newark, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, New Jersey Institute of Technology is ranked #5 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
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With a ranking of #6, Montclair State University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list. Located in Montclair, New Jersey, the school is a large public institution.
Montclair State University has the honor of being ranked #8 in New Jersey for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Ramapo College of New Jersey ranked #7 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list. Located in Mahwah, New Jersey, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Ramapo College of New Jersey is ranked #14 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus has the honor of being ranked #20 in New Jersey for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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With a ranking of #9, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list. Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus is a small private not-for-profit school located in Madison, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus is ranked #19 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
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Rutgers University - Camden came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey ranking. Rutgers Camden is a public institution located in Camden, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rutgers University - Camden is ranked #16 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
Caldwell University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Caldwell, New Jersey, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Caldwell University is ranked #22 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
Saint Peter’s University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey ranking. Saint Peter’s College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Saint Peter’s University has the honor of being ranked #24 in New Jersey for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Stockton University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #13. Stockton State is a medium-sized public school situated in Galloway, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Stockton University is ranked #13 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
Rider University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list. Rider University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Rider University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
Kean University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list. Kean is a public institution located in Union, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Kean University is ranked #15 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
Monmouth University landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey ranking. Located in West Long Branch, New Jersey, the school is a medium-sized private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Monmouth University a great value, but it is also ranked #11 in New Jersey for overall quality.
New Jersey City University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list. New Jersey City University is a medium-sized public school located in Jersey City, New Jersey.
New Jersey City University has the honor of being ranked #21 in New Jersey for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Rowan University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #18. Rowan is located in Glassboro, New Jersey and has a fairly large student population. It is a public school.
Rowan University has the honor of being ranked #10 in New Jersey for overall quality on top of being a good value.
William Paterson University of New Jersey ranked #19 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list. William Paterson University of New Jersey is a medium-sized public school located in Wayne, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, William Paterson University of New Jersey is ranked #17 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
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Seton Hall University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list. Seton Hall University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in South Orange, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Seton Hall University is ranked #7 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
Georgian Court University landed the #21 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey ranking. Georgian Court is located in Lakewood, New Jersey and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Georgian Court University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
Stevens Institute of Technology did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #22. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Hoboken, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Stevens Institute of Technology is ranked #2 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
With a ranking of #23, Felician University did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list. Located in Lodi, New Jersey, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Not only is Felician University a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in New Jersey for overall quality.
Centenary University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey list. Centenary is located in Hackettstown, New Jersey and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Centenary University has the honor of being ranked #12 in New Jersey for overall quality on top of being a good value.
College of Saint Elizabeth landed the #25 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $0-$30k) in New Jersey ranking. CSE is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Morristown, New Jersey.
Not only is College of Saint Elizabeth a great value, but it is also ranked #26 in New Jersey for overall quality.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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