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2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey

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Finding the Best Accounting Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, accounting was ranked 2nd in New Jersey. In fact, 2,155 were awarded in the state in <nil>.

With all the business programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Accounting Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. This report analyzed 23 schools in New Jersey to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Accounting program at each school on the list.

Check out the accounting bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in New Jersey.

Our 2023 rankings named Rutgers University - Newark the most popular school in New Jersey for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rutgers Newark is a large public school located in the large city of Newark.

Women make up 58% of the accounting majors at the school.

On average, accounting graduates from Rutgers Newark take out $20,715 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $309, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#2

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Rowan University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in New Jersey. Rowan is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Glassboro.

About 34% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 66% are male.

Accounting majors at Rowan take out an average of $21,244 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $365.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Rutgers University - New Brunswick helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular accounting schools in New Jersey. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public school located in the small city of New Brunswick.

Of the 151 students majoring in accounting at Rutgers New Brunswick, 51% are male and 49% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Rutgers New Brunswick accumulate an average of around $20,715 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $309, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#4

Kean University

Union, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kean University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 52% of the accounting majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Kean accumulate an average of around $24,875 in student debt.

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#5

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Montclair State University is a great place for accounting students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 104 students majoring in accounting at Montclair State, 60% are male and 40% are female.

On average, accounting graduates from Montclair State take out $20,530 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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William Paterson University of New Jersey landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree accounting programs. William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Wayne.

Women make up 46% of the accounting majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at William Paterson University take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,696.

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Ramapo College of New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for accounting students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Ramapo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Mahwah.

About 37% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 63% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Ramapo College accumulate an average of around $21,620 in student debt.

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#8

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange.

About 40% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 60% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, accounting majors at Seton Hall accumulate an average of around $21,189 in student debt.

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#9

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 40% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 60% are male.

The average amount in student loans that accounting majors at Rider take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,830. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $424.

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Rutgers University - Camden came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Camden.

About 44% of the students majoring in accounting at the school are women while 56% are male.

On average, accounting graduates from Rutgers Camden take out $20,715 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $309, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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Best Accounting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Accounting Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 3,641
New York 7,403
Maryland 1,295
District of Columbia 467
Delaware 305

Accounting is one of 21 different types of business programs to choose from.

Accounting Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Accounting 68,501
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 19,139
Accounting and Finance 3,781
Accounting and Business/Management 1,538
Other Accounting and Related Services 844
Auditing 179

Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 403,753
General Business/Commerce 56,779
Finance & Financial Management 54,690
Marketing 52,078
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 48,037

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Pixabay.

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