Best Public Health Schools in New Jersey
New Jersey has 6 colleges offering Public Health programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 386 recent graduates. Graduates earn $34,564 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $34,249.
6
Schools in NJ
$34,564
NJ Avg. Earnings
$34,249
National Avg.
232
Schools Nationally
Public vs Private: Public Health in New Jersey
Public Schools (4)
$34,564
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (2)
avg. 2yr earnings
Public Health Schools in New Jersey, Ranked by Earnings
#1
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · Public
$35,944
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $37,953
Graduates: 267
Acceptance: 65.3%
#2
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ · Public
N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 62.1%
#3
Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ · Private
N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 79.4%
#4
Caldwell University
Caldwell, NJ · Private
N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 65.4%
#5
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ · Public
$33,755
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,495
Graduates: 46
Acceptance: 88.2%
#6
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ · Public
$33,993
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $33,240
Graduates: 73
Acceptance: 87.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Public Health in New Jersey?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranks #1 for Public Health in New Jersey with median graduate earnings of $35,944 within two years of graduation. There are 6 schools offering Public Health programs in the state.
How much do Public Health graduates earn in New Jersey?
Public Health graduates in New Jersey earn an average of $34,564 within two years of graduation. This is 1% above the national average of $34,249 for this major.
What is the hardest Public Health school to get into in New Jersey?
The College of New Jersey is the most selective Public Health program in New Jersey with an acceptance rate of 62.1%. The average acceptance rate across Public Health programs in the state is 74.6%.
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.