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Best History Schools in New Jersey

Top History programs in New Jersey ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.

Programs listed: 13

Avg major earnings: $55,259

Top History Programs in New Jersey

Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.

#	School	Type	4yr Earnings	1yr Earnings	Admit Rate
1	Princeton University #1 national	Private	N/A	$45,363	4.5%
2	The College of New Jersey #114 national	Public	$56,930	$26,218	62.1%
3	Ramapo College of New Jersey #176 national	Public	$47,785	$33,145	73.2%
4	Rutgers University #203 national	Public	$49,001	$33,763	65.3%
5	Rutgers University-Newark #331 national	Public	$49,001	$33,763	78.7%
6	Rowan University #370 national	Public	$42,902	$35,150	77.8%
7	Montclair State University #377 national	Public	$49,923	$31,607	87.4%
8	Rutgers University-Camden #384 national	Public	$49,001	$33,763	77.8%
9	Monmouth University #395 national	Private	$49,871	$48,482	89.5%
10	Rider University #419 national	Private	$48,109	$46,393	79.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.

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