by our College Data Analytics TeamWhen pursuing a degree in today's world, there are many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking is part of that endeavor. A school that typically has a high sticker price may actually be very affordable, depending on how much need-based financial aid you receive.
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Our analysis looked at 25 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones 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. We explain more about what we look at and why we do so below.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Master's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $30-$48k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. But, a school that excels in providing value for your money must also be a great school overall as well.
To account for this we consider a school'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.
We go into more detail on these factors on our best value ranking methodology page.
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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.
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Our 2024 rankings named Princeton University the best value (income $30-$48k) school in New Jersey for students working on their master’s degree. Princeton, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Princeton University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The College of New Jersey. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey list. This medium-sized public school is located in Ewing, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, The College of New Jersey is ranked #3 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey list. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the school is a large public institution.
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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - Newark. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey list. Newark, New Jersey is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Rutgers University - Newark a great value, but it is also ranked #6 in New Jersey for overall quality.
The quality degree programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey. New Jersey Institute of Technology is a fairly large public school located in Newark, New Jersey.
New Jersey Institute of Technology has the honor of being ranked #5 in New Jersey for overall quality on top of being a good value.
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Montclair State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. Montclair State is located in Montclair, New Jersey and has a large student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Montclair State University a great value, but it is also ranked #8 in New Jersey for overall quality.
With a ranking of #7, Rutgers University - Camden did quite well on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey list. Camden, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Rutgers University - Camden has the honor of being ranked #16 in New Jersey for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Ramapo College of New Jersey landed the #8 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. 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 landed the #9 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. FDU is a private not-for-profit institution 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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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. FDU is a private not-for-profit institution located in Madison, New Jersey.
Not only is Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus a great value, but it is also ranked #19 in New Jersey for overall quality.
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Caldwell University landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. Caldwell University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Caldwell, New Jersey.
Not only is Caldwell University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in New Jersey for overall quality.
Saint Peter’s University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #12. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Jersey City, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Peter’s University is ranked #24 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
Stockton University landed the #13 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. Galloway, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
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 $30-$48k) in New Jersey list. This small private not-for-profit school is 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.
New Jersey City University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. New Jersey City University is a medium-sized public school located in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Not only is New Jersey City University a great value, but it is also ranked #21 in New Jersey for overall quality.
Centenary University did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #16. Centenary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hackettstown, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Centenary University is ranked #12 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
Kean University landed the #17 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. This fairly large public school is located in Union, New Jersey.
Kean University has the honor of being ranked #15 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 $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #18. Glassboro, New Jersey is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. 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.
Georgian Court University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. Georgian Court is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lakewood, New Jersey.
Not only is Georgian Court University a great value, but it is also ranked #18 in New Jersey for overall quality.
William Paterson University of New Jersey came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. 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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Monmouth University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. Monmouth University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in West Long Branch, New Jersey.
Monmouth University has the honor of being ranked #11 in New Jersey for overall quality on top of being a good value.
Stevens Institute of Technology ranked #22 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey list. Hoboken, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is Stevens Institute of Technology a great value, but it is also ranked #2 in New Jersey for overall quality.
Felician University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey list. Felician is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lodi, New Jersey.
Not only is Felician University a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in New Jersey for overall quality.
Seton Hall University landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is 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.
College of Saint Elizabeth did quite well in the 2024 Best Master’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $30-$48k) in New Jersey ranking, coming in at #25. CSE is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Morristown, New Jersey.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, College of Saint Elizabeth is ranked #26 for quality in the state of New Jersey.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
More about our data sources and methodologies.