Best Grad Schools in New Jersey 2025

Badge for BEST IN NEW JERSEY GRADUATE SCHOOLS

By Dr. James Barham
Reviewed By Jenn Finley

Updated: Nov 13, 2024

Key Takeaways

Many top grad schools in New Jersey, such as Rutgers University and Princeton University, are located near major cities like New York and Philadelphia, offering students easy access to internships, research opportunities, and networking events with leading companies and organizations.
New Jersey’s top grad schools are known for their robust research programs, particularly in fields like biotechnology, engineering, and healthcare, providing students with access to cutting-edge labs and collaborative research opportunities.
Many grad schools in New Jersey offer interdisciplinary programs that allow students to combine fields like public policy, business, and technology, giving them a broader perspective and equipping them to tackle complex, real-world challenges.

Table of Contents

Princeton University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Seton Hall University
Rutgers University–Camden
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Drew University
Montclair State University
Rowan University
Monmouth University
Saint Peter's University

Centenary University 97%
Montclair State University 91%
Monmouth University 91%
New Jersey City University 90%
Saint Peter's University 89%
Felician University 89%
Stockton University 86%
Rider University 84%
Kean University 83%
Rowan University 77%

Montclair State University 17 to 1
Kean University 16 to 1
Rowan University 16 to 1
Stockton University 16 to 1
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 15 to 1
New Jersey Institute of Technology 15 to 1
New Jersey City University 15 to 1
Seton Hall University 14 to 1
Caldwell University 13 to 1
Rutgers University–Camden 13 to 1

Stevens Institute of Technology $58,624
Princeton University $57,410
Seton Hall University $48,960
Drew University $44,174
Monmouth University $43,216
Saint Peter's University $39,890
Caldwell University $38,050
Rider University $37,200
Felician University $36,410
Centenary University $35,934

Princeton University $57,410
Stevens Institute of Technology $39,408
Seton Hall University $33,528
Monmouth University $32,352
Drew University $24,318
New Jersey Institute of Technology $21,932
Felician University $19,890
Rutgers University–Camden $18,696
Rutgers University–New Brunswick $18,696
Rutgers University–Newark $18,696

Saint Elizabeth University
Centenary University
Caldwell University
Felician University
Rutgers University–Newark
Saint Peter's University
New Jersey City University
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Stockton University
Kean University

Saint Elizabeth University
Centenary University
Felician University
Caldwell University
New Jersey City University
Stockton University
Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Rutgers University–Newark
Kean University
Rider University

Princeton University 6%
Stevens Institute of Technology 46%
Caldwell University 66%
New Jersey Institute of Technology 66%
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 66%
Saint Elizabeth University 72%
Drew University 73%
Rutgers University–Newark 74%
Seton Hall University 75%
Rutgers University–Camden 77%

Princeton University 5 to 1
Rider University 10 to 1
Saint Elizabeth University 11 to 1
Stevens Institute of Technology 11 to 1
Saint Peter's University 11 to 1
Monmouth University 12 to 1
Drew University 12 to 1
Caldwell University 13 to 1
Rutgers University–Camden 13 to 1
Felician University 13 to 1

Rowan University $10,715
Kean University $10,758
Stockton University $12,740
Montclair State University $12,755
Rutgers University–Camden $12,900
Rutgers University–New Brunswick $12,900
Rutgers University–Newark $12,900
New Jersey City University $13,384
New Jersey Institute of Technology $15,198
Saint Elizabeth University $34,930

Rowan University $13,695
Montclair State University $13,740
New Jersey City University $14,346
Stockton University $14,346
Saint Peter's University $14,670
Caldwell University $15,966
Kean University $16,225
Saint Elizabeth University $18,018
Centenary University $18,180
Rider University $18,234

2025 Ranking Update

Our Influence Ranking Engine™ leverages machine learning to track the real-world influence of colleges and universities over time. Below you’ll see which schools gained or last ground for the 2025 school year.

Princeton University remains in the top spot for our 2025 ranking of the best grad schools in New Jersey. Stevens Institute of Technology also moved into the number 2 position, while Seton Hall slipped down into the 3 position.

There are 20 doctorate-granting graduate schools in New Jersey. Our ranking of the best graduate schools in the New Jersey is composed of both private and public schools. To be included, schools must be fully accredited non-profit institutions, and must offer doctoral degrees and a broad array of graduate degrees.