Best Psychology, General Schools in New Jersey

New Jersey has 25 colleges offering Psychology, General programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 6,118 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,617 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $29,183.

Schools in NJ

$30,617

NJ Avg. Earnings

$29,183

National Avg.

1179

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Psychology, General in New Jersey

Public Schools (12)

$30,188

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (12)

$30,765

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $577 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Psychology, General Schools in New Jersey, Ranked by Earnings

Drew University

Madison, NJ · Private

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,484

Graduates: 30

Acceptance: 69.4%

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ · Public

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,706

Graduates: 85

Acceptance: 62.1%

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ · Private

$36,776

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,548

Graduates: 85

Acceptance: 79.4%

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $24,240

Graduates: 73

Acceptance: 89.5%

Caldwell University

Caldwell, NJ · Private

$28,443

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,939

Graduates: 57

Acceptance: 65.4%

Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ · Public

$26,875

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,963

Graduates: 875

Acceptance: 77.8%

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public

$26,875

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,963

Graduates: 875

Acceptance: 65.3%

Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, NJ · Public

$26,875

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,963

Graduates: 875

Acceptance: 78.7%

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck, NJ · Private

$29,467

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,529

Graduates: 132

Acceptance: 95.9%

#10

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Madison, NJ · Private

$29,467

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,529

Graduates: 132

Acceptance: 95.3%

#11

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ · Private

$27,709

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,970

Graduates: 34

Acceptance: 78.9%

#12

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, NJ · Private

$32,213

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,324

Graduates: 98

Acceptance: 70.5%

#13

Felician University

Lodi, NJ · Private

$21,508

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $23,695

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 94.0%

#14

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public

$33,736

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,429

Graduates: 332

Acceptance: 77.8%

#15

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ · Public

$30,952

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,354

Graduates: 152

Acceptance: 73.2%

#16

Kean University

Union, NJ · Public

$31,385

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,347

Graduates: 525

Acceptance: 76.9%

#17

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ · Public

$30,014

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,379

Graduates: 212

Acceptance: 88.2%

#18

Pillar College

Newark, NJ ·

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,475

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: N/A

#19

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ · Public

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,863

Graduates: 254

Acceptance: 92.5%

#20

Bloomfield College of Montclair State University

Bloomfield, NJ · Public

$28,033

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,009

Graduates: 482

Acceptance: 67.2%

#21

Montclair State University

Montclair, NJ · Public

$28,033

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,009

Graduates: 482

Acceptance: 87.4%

#22

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ · Public

$33,281

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,834

Graduates: 173

Acceptance: 89.2%

#23

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ · Private

$32,382

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,780

Graduates: 39

Acceptance: 90.5%

#24

Saint Elizabeth University

Morristown, NJ · Private

$29,250

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $25,229

Graduates: 28

Acceptance: 77.2%

#25

Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ · Private

$38,289

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $26,324

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 96.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Psychology, General in New Jersey?

Drew University ranks #1 for Psychology, General in New Jersey with median graduate earnings of $29,685 within two years of graduation. There are 25 schools offering Psychology, General programs in the state.

How much do Psychology, General graduates earn in New Jersey?

Psychology, General graduates in New Jersey earn an average of $30,617 within two years of graduation. This is 5% above the national average of $29,183 for this major.

What is the hardest Psychology, General school to get into in New Jersey?

The College of New Jersey is the most selective Psychology, General program in New Jersey with an acceptance rate of 62.1%. The average acceptance rate across Psychology, General programs in the state is 80.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Psychology, General in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, private Psychology, General programs produce average earnings of $30,765 vs $30,188 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 12 public and 12 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.