Business programs in New Jersey produce graduates with median earnings of $65,118, ranging from $45,791 to $100,049—demonstrating how program selection directly impacts career earnings. Across 25 programs, graduates earn $8,370 higher than the national average, with the state's mix of 48% public universities and 52% private colleges offering diverse pathways to management careers.
Leading the list is Stevens Institute Of Technology, achieving the highest program earnings at $100,049. The College Of New Jersey follows with $82,140 earnings, while Rutgers University-Newark rounds out the top three at $79,725. These top-performing business degree programs demonstrate strong graduate outcomes that reflect New Jersey's proximity to major financial and corporate centers.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hoboken, NJ | $100,049 Median Business Earnings | $26,555 | 43.4% | 89.9% | |
| #2 | Ewing, NJ | $82,140 Median Business Earnings | $12,814 | 62.1% | 85.2% | |
| #3 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | South Orange, NJ | $78,429 Median Business Earnings | $17,681 | 78.9% | 71.5% |
| #4 | New Brunswick, NJ | $77,674 Median Business Earnings | $15,885 | 65.3% | 85.0% | |
| #5 | Drew UniversityPrivate | Madison, NJ | $73,533 Median Business Earnings | $13,177 | 69.4% | 72.4% |
| #6 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | West Long Branch, NJ | $71,064 Median Business Earnings | $19,945 | 89.5% | 70.3% |
| #7 | Mahwah, NJ | $67,292 Median Business Earnings | $10,142 | 73.2% | 71.9% | |
| #8 | Teaneck, NJ | $65,848 Median Business Earnings | $12,150 | 95.9% | 61.7% | |
| #9 | Saint Elizabeth UniversityPrivate | Morristown, NJ | $65,643 Median Business Earnings | $13,266 | 77.2% | 40.2% |
| #10 | Rider UniversityPrivate | Lawrenceville, NJ | $65,254 Median Business Earnings | $17,331 | 79.4% | 63.3% |
| #11 | Newark, NJ | $64,652 Median Business Earnings | $11,534 | 66.9% | 73.1% | |
| #12 | Rowan UniversityPublic | Glassboro, NJ | $64,529 Median Business Earnings | $15,180 | 77.8% | 68.3% |
| #13 | Montclair, NJ | $62,846 Median Business Earnings | $9,482 | 87.4% | 64.3% | |
| #14 | Wayne, NJ | $57,641 Median Business Earnings | $15,420 | 92.5% | 47.7% | |
| #15 | Jersey City, NJ | $56,897 Median Business Earnings | $10,254 | 89.2% | 38.7% | |
| #16 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | Hackettstown, NJ | $54,959 Median Business Earnings | $13,735 | 96.7% | 56.6% |
| #17 | Kean UniversityPublic | Union, NJ | $54,572 Median Business Earnings | $6,593 | 76.9% | 43.4% |
| #18 | Georgian Court UniversityPrivate | Lakewood, NJ | $54,564 Median Business Earnings | $15,879 | 70.5% | 55.1% |
| #19 | Caldwell UniversityPrivate | Caldwell, NJ | $53,996 Median Business Earnings | $16,458 | 65.4% | 58.7% |
| #20 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | Jersey City, NJ | $53,930 Median Business Earnings | $11,486 | 90.5% | 63.1% |
