Best History Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 19 colleges offering History programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 1,118 recent graduates. Graduates in New Jersey earn $32,577 on average within two years — 8% above the national average of $30,243, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in NJ

$32,577

NJ Avg. Earnings

$30,243

National Avg.

607

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: History in New Jersey

Public Schools (12)

$32,470

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (7)

$32,761

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $291 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

History Schools in New Jersey, Ranked by Earnings

Princeton University

Princeton, NJ · Private

$43,798

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $50,775

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 4.5%

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $43,793

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 89.5%

Kean University

Union, NJ · Public

$33,637

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,093

Graduates: 93

Acceptance: 76.9%

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ · Private

$32,391

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,089

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 78.9%

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ · Public

$28,366

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,925

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 73.2%

Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ · Public

$28,870

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,125

Graduates: 133

Acceptance: 77.8%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

$28,870

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,125

Graduates: 133

Acceptance: 65.3%

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ · Public

$28,870

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,125

Graduates: 133

Acceptance: 78.7%

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ · Public

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,225

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 95.9%

#11

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Madison, NJ · Private

$25,194

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,225

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 95.3%

#12

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ · Private

$30,119

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,069

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 79.4%

#13

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public

$32,245

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,865

Graduates: 108

Acceptance: 77.8%

#14

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Bloomfield, NJ · Public

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,388

Graduates: 100

Acceptance: 67.2%

#15

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ · Public

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,388

Graduates: 100

Acceptance: 87.4%

#16

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ · Public

$33,138

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,958

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 89.2%

#17

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, NJ · Private

$37,568

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,724

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 70.5%

#18

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ · Public

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $20,765

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 62.1%

#19

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,885

Graduates: 58

Acceptance: 92.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for History in New Jersey?

Princeton University ranks #1 for History in New Jersey with median graduate earnings of $43,798 within two years of graduation. There are 19 schools offering History programs in the state.

How much do History graduates earn in New Jersey?

History graduates in New Jersey earn an average of $32,577 within two years of graduation. This is 8% above the national average of $30,243 for this major.

What is the hardest History school to get into in New Jersey?

Princeton University is the most selective History program in New Jersey with an acceptance rate of 4.5%. The average acceptance rate across History programs in the state is 76.3%.

Should I attend a public or private school for History in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, private History programs produce average earnings of $32,761 vs $32,470 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 12 public and 7 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.