#1 in New JerseyRutgers University-New Brunswick94.3
Best Business Programs in New Jersey for 2027
Business programs in New Jersey, ranked: 4 rankings, each scored on graduation rate, cost, selectivity, and graduate earnings from federal IPEDS, College Scorecard, and BLS data. Choose a field below to see the full ranking.
- Rankings published
- 4
- Programs analyzed
- 43
- Schools ranked
- 17
- Fields covered
- 4
Business Programs in New Jersey, in Brief
We rank business programs in New Jersey in four lists, covering four fields and 43 programs analyzed, with 17 schools making at least one list. Accounting and Finance are tied as the deepest fields, with 11 ranked programs each. In-state tuition among the ranked undergraduate programs runs from $11,812 at Rowan University to $50,380 at Seton Hall University, a spread of $38,568 a year. None of the 17 schools charges in-state students under $10,000 a year.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Seton Hall University, and Rutgers University-Camden appear in more of New Jersey's rankings than any other school, four each. Rutgers University-New Brunswick also holds the top spot in accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources. The jobs these degrees lead to pay well here: 42,250 accountants and auditors in New Jersey earn a median of $100,830 a year (BLS, May 2025), $17,150 above the national median; the accountant salary guide compares every state. Related pay guides: financial analyst salary, marketing manager salary, and HR manager salary.
Among the business programs in New Jersey, Rutgers University-New Brunswick enrolls the most students: 52,269. The top graduation rate belongs to The College of New Jersey, at 86%. Rutgers University-Camden admits 66% of applicants, the lowest rate among these schools. Only Rutgers University-Newark offers the degree online.
Business Programs in New Jersey, by Field
#1 in New JerseyRutgers University-New Brunswick94.7
#1 in New JerseyRutgers University-New Brunswick93.5
#1 in New JerseyRutgers University-New Brunswick94.0
What Business Jobs Pay in New Jersey
| Job | Median in New Jersey | National median | After local prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing managers | $180,040 | $166,790 | $165,470 |
| HR managers | $172,440 | $149,280 | $158,485 |
| Financial analysts | $108,610 | $102,740 | $99,821 |
| Accountants and auditors | $100,830 | $83,680 | $92,670 |
The pay range runs from $100,830 for accountants and auditors to $180,040 for marketing managers in New Jersey. All four pay above the national median here. Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the U.S. average (BEA), so $180,040 buys about what $165,470 would nationally.
BLS OEWS, May 2025; price level 108.8 (BEA 2024, U.S. = 100).
Schools in the Most New Jersey Rankings
By number of lists, then best rank.
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick In 4 rankings · #1 in Bachelor's in Accounting
- Seton Hall University In 4 rankings · #2 in Bachelor's in Marketing
- Rutgers University-Camden In 4 rankings · #4 in Bachelor's in Finance
- Rutgers University-Newark In 3 rankings · #2 in Bachelor's in Finance
- Rowan University In 3 rankings · #3 in Bachelor's in Accounting
Other Fields, Ranked Nationally
Business Programs in New Jersey: Your Questions, Answered
What is the best business school in New Jersey?
By breadth, Rutgers University-New Brunswick: it is on all four of New Jersey's lists, first in accounting, finance, marketing, and human resources. The best fit still depends on your field.
How many business programs are there in New Jersey?
We analyzed 43 accredited business programs in New Jersey and ranked 17 schools across four rankings.
What is the cheapest business school in New Jersey?
Rowan University, at $11,812 a year in-state, the lowest tuition among the ranked undergraduate programs.
How much do business graduates earn in New Jersey?
It depends on the job: from $100,830 for accountants and auditors to $180,040 for marketing managers (BLS, May 2025).