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 | $108,400 Median Business Earnings | $27,221 | 47.6% | 86.9% | |
| #2 | New Brunswick, NJ | $92,165 Median Business Earnings | $16,343 | 58.1% | 83.6% | |
| #3 | Ewing, NJ | $90,815 Median Business Earnings | $7,908 | 62.3% | 85.9% | |
| #4 | Newark, NJ | $89,149 Median Business Earnings | $16,420 | 71.4% | 63.7% | |
| #5 | Camden, NJ | $85,441 Median Business Earnings | $13,797 | 66.3% | 66.7% | |
| #6 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | South Orange, NJ | $84,860 Median Business Earnings | $19,623 | 73.3% | 69.5% |
| #7 | Trenton, NJ | $83,647 Median Business Earnings | — | — | — | |
| #8 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | West Long Branch, NJ | $78,591 Median Business Earnings | $18,924 | 89.0% | 71.9% |
| #9 | Mahwah, NJ | $77,841 Median Business Earnings | $9,008 | 70.6% | 69.8% | |
| #10 | Rider UniversityPrivate | Lawrenceville, NJ | $77,353 Median Business Earnings | $15,824 | 78.6% | 61.3% |
| #11 | Madison, NJ | $77,255 Median Business Earnings | $12,624 | 95.2% | 66.6% | |
| #12 | Drew UniversityPrivate | Madison, NJ | $76,232 Median Business Earnings | $15,224 | 67.8% | 70.5% |
| #13 | Newark, NJ | $75,805 Median Business Earnings | $10,138 | 65.1% | 72.8% | |
| #14 | Rowan UniversityPublic | Glassboro, NJ | $73,868 Median Business Earnings | $15,305 | 77.7% | 67.4% |
| #15 | Teaneck, NJ | $73,511 Median Business Earnings | $10,218 | 90.7% | 53.3% | |
| #16 | Caldwell UniversityPrivate | Caldwell, NJ | $72,958 Median Business Earnings | $18,059 | 71.3% | 57.5% |
| #17 | Montclair, NJ | $70,804 Median Business Earnings | $10,880 | 87.9% | 64.7% | |
| #18 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | Hackettstown, NJ | $69,193 Median Business Earnings | $13,329 | 83.1% | 56.0% |
| #19 | Bloomfield, NJ | $68,235 Median Business Earnings | $24,168 | 69.7% | 38.1% | |
| #20 | Wayne, NJ | $66,201 Median Business Earnings | $16,171 | 90.1% | 44.0% |
