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2023 Most Popular Online Business Schools in New Jersey

17 Schools Ranked
$43,636 Average Earnings
$21,003 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. As online education opportunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Business Degree Central has created its Most Popular Online Business Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in New Jersey to see which online programs were the most popular for business students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, New Jersey
499 Total Awards
$58,555 Average Earnings
$18,852 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Thomas Edison State University to be the most popular school for business students in New Jersey. Located in Trenton, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 499 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,852 in student loans. During the early years of their career, TESU graduates make an average of $58,555 annually. Around 46% of those degree recipients were women.

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#2

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, New Jersey
371 Total Awards
$34,988 Average Earnings
$28,316 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Berkeley College - Woodland Park helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in New Jersey. Woodland Park, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out degrees to 371 students in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Berkeley College - Woodland Park accumulate an average of $28,316 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $127 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Berkeley College - Woodland Park, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $34,988 during the early years of their career. Around 70% of those degree recipients were women.

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#3

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, New Jersey
330 Total Awards
$40,016 Average Earnings
$15,009 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Brookdale Community College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in New Jersey. Brookdale Community College is located in Lincroft, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 330 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Brookdale Community College accumulate an average of $15,009 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from Brookdale Community College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $40,016 during the early years of their career. Around 37% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, New Jersey
283 Total Awards
$51,366 Average Earnings
$14,287 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Raritan Valley Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in New Jersey list. Raritan Valley Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Branchburg, New Jersey that handed out 283 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from RVCC accumulate an average of $14,287 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, RVCC graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $51,366 during the early year of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

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#5

Union County College

Cranford, New Jersey
240 Total Awards
$40,152 Average Earnings
$16,094 Avg Student Debt

The programs at Union County College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in New Jersey. Union County College is a medium-sized public school located in Cranford, New Jersey that handed out 240 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,094 in student loans. During the early years of their career, Union County College graduates make an average of $40,152 annually. Around 51% of those degree recipients were women.

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184 Total Awards
$33,252 Average Earnings
$16,338 Avg Student Debt

Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #6 on the list. RCSJ is a public institution located in Sewell, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 184 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,338 in student loans. During the early years of their career, RCSJ graduates make an average of $33,252 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 43% were women.

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#7

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
489 Total Awards
$43,094 Average Earnings
$25,127 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Rider University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. Rider is located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 489 degrees to qualified students.

Degree recipients from Rider accumulate an average of $25,127 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $521 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Rider graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,094 during the early year of their career. Around 42% of those degree recipients were women.

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#7

Kean University

Union, New Jersey
646 Total Awards
$45,194 Average Earnings
$27,358 Avg Student Debt

Kean University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular business programs. Kean is located in Union, New Jersey and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 646 degrees to qualified students.

On average, students take out $27,358 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $236. During the early years of their career, Kean graduates make an average of $45,194 annually. Around 50% of those degree recipients were women.

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#9

Centenary University

Hackettstown, New Jersey
160 Total Awards
$41,315 Average Earnings
$25,323 Avg Student Debt

Centenary University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in Hackettstown, New Jersey, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 160 degrees in 2020-2021.

Degree recipients from Centenary accumulate an average of $25,323 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $213, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Centenary, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,315 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 56% were women.

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#10

Strayer University - New Jersey

Cherry Hill, New Jersey
120 Total Awards
$52,529 Average Earnings
$39,315 Avg Student Debt

Strayer University - New Jersey ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the very small private for-profit school awarded 120 diplomas to qualifed students in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $39,315 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $121, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. During the early years of their career, Strayer University - New Jersey graduates make an average of $52,529 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

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#11

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
603 Total Awards
$78,765 Average Earnings

With a ranking of #11, Stevens Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Hoboken, New Jersey, and it awarded 603 degrees in 2020-2021.

For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $696. During the early years of their career, Stevens graduates make an average of $78,765 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 42% were women.

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#12

Ocean County College

Toms River, New Jersey
241 Total Awards
$37,831 Average Earnings
$15,414 Avg Student Debt

Ocean County College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students. It came in at #12 on the list. Ocean County College is a medium-sized public school located in Toms River, New Jersey that handed out 241 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $15,414 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, OCC graduates make an average of $37,831 annually. Of those students who received their degree, 44% were women.

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#13

Camden County College

Blackwood, New Jersey
156 Total Awards
$31,946 Average Earnings
$15,573 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #13, Camden County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working. This medium-sized public school is located in Blackwood, New Jersey, and it awarded 156 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $15,573 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from Camden County College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $31,946 during the early years of their career. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.

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#14

Stockton University

Galloway, New Jersey
562 Total Awards
$39,517 Average Earnings
$24,498 Avg Student Debt

Stockton University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in Galloway, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 562 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $24,498 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $265.After graduating from Stockton State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $39,517 during the early years of their career. Of those students who received their degree, 47% were women.

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#15

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey
232 Total Awards
$45,418 Average Earnings
$24,996 Avg Student Debt

Saint Peter’s University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Online Business Schools in New Jersey list. Saint Peter’s College is located in Jersey City, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 232 degrees to qualified students.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,996 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $202 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Saint Peter’s College, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $45,418 during the early years of their career. Around 56% of those degree recipients were women.

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#16

Felician University

Lodi, New Jersey
90 Total Awards
$46,928 Average Earnings
$30,415 Avg Student Debt

Felician University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in New Jersey ranking. Felician is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lodi, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 90 degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $30,415 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $349. Once they receive their degree, Felician graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $46,928 during the early year of their career. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

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#17

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, New Jersey
73 Total Awards
$42,664 Average Earnings
$25,594 Avg Student Debt

Georgian Court University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Business Schools in New Jersey ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lakewood, New Jersey, and it awarded 73 degrees in 2020-2021.

On average, students take out $25,594 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $194. During the early years of their career, Georgian Court graduates make an average of $42,664 annually. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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