City Rankings
Best Colleges in Newark, New Jersey
Top colleges in Newark ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 6
Avg grad earnings: $54,718
Top Colleges in Newark
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey Institute of Technology #122 national | $84,276 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-Newark #331 national | $74,479 |
| 3 | Essex County College #1478 national | $37,230 |
| 4 | Bard College - BHSEC Newark | $46,543 |
| 5 | Pillar College | $45,577 |
| 6 | New Community Career & Technical Institute | $40,200 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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