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Best Education, General Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 2 colleges offering Education, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 144 recent graduates. Graduates in New Jersey earn $48,109 on average within two years — 43% above the national average of $33,700, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

2
Schools in NJ
$48,109
NJ Avg. Earnings
$33,700
National Avg.
105
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Education, General in New Jersey

Public Schools (1)
$48,041
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$48,177
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $136 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Education, General Schools in New Jersey, Ranked by Earnings

#1
Monmouth University logo

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ · Private

$48,177
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $49,648
Graduates: 105
Acceptance: 89.5%
#2
Rutgers University-New Brunswick logo

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

$48,041
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $47,814
Graduates: 39
Acceptance: 65.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Education, General in New Jersey?
Monmouth University ranks #1 for Education, General in New Jersey with median graduate earnings of $48,177 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Education, General programs in the state.
How much do Education, General graduates earn in New Jersey?
Education, General graduates in New Jersey earn an average of $48,109 within two years of graduation. This is 43% above the national average of $33,700 for this major.
What is the hardest Education, General school to get into in New Jersey?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is the most selective Education, General program in New Jersey with an acceptance rate of 65.3%. The average acceptance rate across Education, General programs in the state is 77.4%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Education, General in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, private Education, General programs produce average earnings of $48,177 vs $48,041 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New Jersey

Computer Science $83,177 Computer Engineering $74,921 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $72,746 Civil Engineering $65,716 Management Information Systems and Services $64,659 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $64,087 Engineering Science $60,936 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $59,291
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.