2023 Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey
Today's trade school students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.
The Best Bachelor's Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Trade College Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in New Jersey to see which bachelor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for trade school students.
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Our 2023 rankings named New Jersey Institute of Technology the best school in New Jersey for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. NJIT is a fairly large public school situated in Newark, New Jersey. It awarded 1,869 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New Jersey who attend NJIT full time pay an average of $18,512 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $34,972. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,430 in student loans.
NJIT does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 29% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Rider University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in New Jersey. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, and it awarded 800 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you want to attend Rider, expect to pay an average of $37,200 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,203 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rider. In 2020-2021 about 22% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Stevens Institute of Technology. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Stevens is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hoboken, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 929 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $58,624 to cover tuition and fees at Stevens. The school does not offer an in-state discount.
Online courses are available at Stevens, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 20% took at least some of their classes online.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the large public school awarded 8,485 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $16,263 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rutgers New Brunswick. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $33,963. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,837 in loans while pursuing their degree.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Rutgers New Brunswick does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2020-2021 about 85% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Kean University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best trade school schools in New Jersey. Union, New Jersey is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 2,434 students in 2021-2022.
Students from New Jersey who attend Kean full time pay an average of $12,972 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $20,364. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,811 in loans while pursuing their degree.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Kean. In 2020-2021 about 26% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Ramapo College of New Jersey came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Mahwah, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,156 students in 2021-2022.
By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,295 in student loans.
Online courses are available at Ramapo College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
College of Saint Elizabeth did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in Morristown, New Jersey, the small private not-for-profit school handed out 188 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $34,930 to cover tuition and fees at CSE. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,127 in student loans.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since CSE does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 41% took at least some of their classes online.
Thomas Edison State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. TESU is located in Trenton, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,629 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Bachelor’s Degree recipients from TESU accumulate an average of $17,216 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
TESU is primarily an online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.
Rutgers University - Camden came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Rutgers Camden is a public institution located in Camden, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,519 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New Jersey who attend Rutgers Camden full time pay an average of $16,112 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,812. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rutgers Camden accumulate an average of $21,365 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rutgers Camden. In fact, around 61% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Located in Woodland Park, New Jersey, the small private for-profit school awarded 387 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at Berkeley College - Woodland Park is $27,138. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $32,535 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Berkeley College - Woodland Park. In 2020-2021 about 80% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #11, Stockton University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Stockton State is a medium-sized public school situated in Galloway, New Jersey. It awarded 2,152 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $15,188 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Stockton State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,922. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,779 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Stockton State does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 61% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Rowan University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in Glassboro, New Jersey, the fairly large public school awarded 4,242 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2021-2022.
Students from New Jersey who attend Rowan full time pay an average of $14,952 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,345. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rowan accumulate an average of $21,143 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Online courses are available at Rowan, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2020-2021 about 55% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
New Jersey City University ranked #13 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey list. NJCU is a public institution located in Jersey City, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 1,215 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Students from New Jersey who attend NJCU full time pay an average of $13,564 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $24,163. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,555 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at NJCU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 66% took at least some of their classes online.
Monmouth University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Monmouth is located in West Long Branch, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 1,142 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Monmouth, expect to pay an average of $43,216 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,192 in student loans.
One thing to take note of is that Monmouth does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Saint Peter’s University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Saint Peter’s College is located in Jersey City, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 511 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Saint Peter’s College is $39,890. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,598 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Saint Peter’s College does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2020-2021 year, about 44% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
William Paterson University of New Jersey landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best bachelor’s degree trade school programs. Wayne, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 1,849 students in 2021-2022.
In-state students pay an average of $14,624 in tuition and fees if they attend William Paterson University full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $23,624. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,737 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at William Paterson University. During the 2020-2021 year, about 55% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. FDU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Madison, New Jersey. It awarded 583 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
FDU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $39,951. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,337 in student loans.
Some students may be able to take online classes at FDU. In fact, around 1% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2020-2021.
Caldwell University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Caldwell, New Jersey, and it awarded 365 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Caldwell does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $38,050. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $24,653 in loans while pursuing their degree.
One thing to take note of is that Caldwell does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2020-2021 academic year, around 27% took at least some of their classes online.
DeVry University - New Jersey did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for trade school students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #19 on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Iselin, New Jersey, and it awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
The average tuition and fees at DeVry University - New Jersey is $15,032. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from DeVry University - New Jersey accumulate an average of $40,306 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
One thing to take note of is that DeVry University - New Jersey does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
Georgian Court University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Lakewood, New Jersey is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 472 students in 2021-2022.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $35,516 to cover tuition and fees at Georgian Court. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Georgian Court accumulate an average of $21,778 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Georgian Court. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 54% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2020-2021.
With a ranking of #21, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Teaneck, New Jersey, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 632 bachelor’s degree awards in 2021-2022.
FDU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $37,563. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FDU accumulate an average of $23,336 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FDU. In 2020-2021 about 0% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
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Montclair State University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey list. This large public school is located in Montclair, New Jersey, and it awarded 3,712 bachelor’s degrees in 2021-2022.
Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $13,762 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Montclair State. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $22,472. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $22,291 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Montclair State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2020-2021 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
With a ranking of #23, Felician University did quite well on this year’s best schools for trade school students working on their bachelor’s degree. Felician is located in Lodi, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2021-2022, this school awarded 483 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.
Felician does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $36,410. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $26,851 in loans while pursuing their degree.
Felician does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2020-2021 year, about 51% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 23 schools only.
References
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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