Compare 15 History. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $47,371.
With top graduates earning $56,930, History programs stand out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $9K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The College of New Jersey's History program leads with graduates earning $56,930, well above the $47,371 average across 15 New Jersey programs. William Paterson University follows at $51,694, demonstrating how regional publics compete effectively in this field despite different admissions selectivity.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Princeton graduates borrow $10,320 and face just a 6.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making it the clear best value choice.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $56,930 | 46 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $51,694 | 23 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Kean UniversityPublic | $51,125 | 75 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #4 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $50,946 | 25 | $22,750 | Good | $40,003 | High |
| #5 | $49,923 | 61 | $22,000 | Good | $24,693 | High | |
| #6 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $49,871 | 24 | $27,000 | Manageable | $49,390 | High |
| #7 | $49,001 | 101 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | High | |
| #8 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $48,109 | 13 | $26,130 | Manageable | $44,670 | High |
| #9 | $47,785 | 21 | $21,000 | Good | $27,655 | High | |
| #10 | $46,235 | 30 | $18,500 | Good | $13,884 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $45,820 | 28 | $20,500 | Manageable | $23,182 | High |
| #12 | Princeton UniversityPrivate | $43,798 | 73 | $10,320 | Excellent | $41,000 | High |
| #13 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $42,902 | 79 | $20,500 | Manageable | $27,445 | High |
| #14 | $38,858 | 14 | $25,000 | Challenging | $30,444 | High | |
| #15 | Georgian Court UniversityPrivate | $37,568 | 5 | $21,816 | Challenging | $24,007 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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