Best Physics Schools in New Jersey
New Jersey has 6 colleges offering Physics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 217 recent graduates. Graduates earn $44,170 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $43,163.
6
Schools in NJ
$44,170
NJ Avg. Earnings
$43,163
National Avg.
135
Schools Nationally
Public vs Private: Physics in New Jersey
Public Schools (5)
$44,170
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
avg. 2yr earnings
Physics Schools in New Jersey, Ranked by Earnings
#1
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ · Public
N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 88.2%
#2
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ · Private
N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 78.9%
#3
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ · Public
$44,170
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $31,968
Graduates: 37
Acceptance: 77.8%
#4
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ · Public
N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,245
Graduates: 60
Acceptance: 77.8%
#5
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · Public
N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,245
Graduates: 60
Acceptance: 65.3%
#6
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Public
N/A
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $36,245
Graduates: 60
Acceptance: 78.7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Physics in New Jersey?
Stockton University ranks #1 for Physics in New Jersey with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Physics programs in the state.
How much do Physics graduates earn in New Jersey?
Physics graduates in New Jersey earn an average of $44,170 within two years of graduation. This is 2% above the national average of $43,163 for this major.
What is the hardest Physics school to get into in New Jersey?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is the most selective Physics program in New Jersey with an acceptance rate of 65.3%. The average acceptance rate across Physics programs in the state is 77.8%.
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.