2023 Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for business students. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Business Degree Central has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 32 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 each school on the list.
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Most Popular Business Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey
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Our 2023 rankings named Rutgers University - New Brunswick the most popular school in New Jersey for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large public school situated in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It awarded 1,978 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $15,804 in tuition and fees if they attend Rutgers New Brunswick full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $33,005. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,259 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
Rutgers New Brunswick does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you attend Rutgers University - Newark. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Rutgers University - Newark is a fairly large public school located in Newark, New Jersey that handed out 1,029 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New Jersey who attend Rutgers Newark full time pay an average of $15,208 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $32,409. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,382 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 48% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rutgers Newark does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 24% took at least some of their classes online.
Out of the 32 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Rowan University is a fairly large public school located in Glassboro, New Jersey that handed out 922 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $14,376 in tuition and fees if they attend Rowan full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $23,408. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,830 in student loans. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
Rowan does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 64% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Montclair State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular business schools in New Jersey. Montclair State University is a large public school located in Montclair, New Jersey that handed out 811 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $13,298 in tuition and fees if they attend Montclair State full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,418. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,767 in student loans. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Montclair State. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Kean University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. This fairly large public school is located in Union, New Jersey, and it awarded 595 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $12,595 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Kean. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $19,771. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,358 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 49% of those degree recipients were women.
Kean does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 23% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Seton Hall University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in South Orange, New Jersey, and it awarded 528 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $46,880 to cover tuition and fees at Seton Hall. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,193 in student loans. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that Seton Hall does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #7, Stockton University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Galloway, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 500 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $14,885 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Stockton State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,467. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Stockton State accumulate an average of $24,498 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 45% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Stockton State does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #8, Rutgers University - Camden did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rutgers Camden is located in Camden, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 419 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Rutgers Camden is $15,657. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $32,299. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,092 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
Rutgers Camden does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 53% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Rider University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 396 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,850 to cover tuition and fees at Rider. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $25,127 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
Rider does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 33% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Monmouth University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Monmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in West Long Branch, New Jersey. It awarded 369 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Monmouth, expect to pay an average of $41,680 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,982 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Monmouth does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The College of New Jersey came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. TCNJ is located in Ewing, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 343 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at TCNJ is $17,287. Out-of-state students pay an average of $29,594. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TCNJ accumulate an average of $22,132 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 41% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since TCNJ does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
Ramapo College of New Jersey ranked #12 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Mahwah, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 342 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,964 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 41% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Ramapo College. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
William Paterson University of New Jersey ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. William Paterson University is a public institution located in Wayne, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 333 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New Jersey who attend William Paterson University full time pay an average of $14,208 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,946. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from William Paterson University accumulate an average of $26,059 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 39% were women.
William Paterson University does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 40% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #14, Thomas Edison State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Trenton, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 332 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,514 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 45% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out TESU. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
With a ranking of #15, New Jersey City University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. New Jersey City University is a medium-sized public school located in Jersey City, New Jersey that handed out 274 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at NJCU is $15,072. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $25,364. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from NJCU accumulate an average of $23,694 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 59% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NJCU. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus ranked #16 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Madison, New Jersey, and it awarded 202 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at FDU is $40,054. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FDU accumulate an average of $24,219 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, FDU is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Woodland Park, New Jersey, the small private for-profit school handed out 171 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,085 to cover tuition and fees at Berkeley College - Woodland Park. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $37,749 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 74% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Berkeley College - Woodland Park. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 94% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #18, Saint Peter’s University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 146 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Saint Peter’s College is $38,760. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,996 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 55% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Saint Peter’s College. In 2019-2020 about 93% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Centenary University landed the #19 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Centenary is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hackettstown, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 99 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,498 to cover tuition and fees at Centenary. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Centenary accumulate an average of $25,323 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 52% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Centenary does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #20, Stevens Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Hoboken, New Jersey, and it awarded 94 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Stevens is $56,920. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 46% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Stevens does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 15% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Princeton University landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree business programs. Princeton University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in Princeton, New Jersey that handed out 93 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Princeton. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
New Jersey Institute of Technology came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. NJIT is located in Newark, New Jersey and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 90 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $18,016 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend NJIT. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $34,034. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,600 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
One thing to take note of is that NJIT does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 83% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #23, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for business students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Teaneck, New Jersey, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 88 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at FDU is $38,074. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,123 in student loans. Around 57% of those degree recipients were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out FDU. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Strayer University - New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for business students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the very small private for-profit school handed out 73 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $13,515 to cover tuition and fees at Strayer University - New Jersey. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Strayer University - New Jersey accumulate an average of $44,452 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 81% were women.
Interested in an online degree? Then you definitely want to check out Strayer University - New Jersey. Every undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.
Drew University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Business Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Drew is a private not-for-profit institution located in Madison, New Jersey. The school has a small population, and it awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Drew, expect to pay an average of $42,652 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,048 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 35% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, Drew is an excellent choice, since the school is online.
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*These averages are for the top 25 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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