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New Jersey Private Bachelor's Economics Universities

Compare 26 programs at 9 universities in New Jersey — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

9 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1746

US #369 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$6,128/yr
Admission rate
5%
Earnings (10yr)
$110,066
Students
5,709
3
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Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1865

US #406 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$24,792/yr
Admission rate
79%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,208
Students
3,106
4
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Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1856

US #429 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$31,446/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$70,196
Students
6,036
5
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Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1872

US #520 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$12,199/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,815
Students
2,135
7
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Drew University

Madison, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1867

US #773 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$24,280/yr
Admission rate
68%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,646
Students
1,533
8
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Caldwell University

Caldwell, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1939

US #913 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$24,691/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,843
Students
1,575
9
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Strayer University-New Jersey

Piscataway, New Jersey · Private University

US #1362 ROI F Admissions open
Tuition
USD 13,920/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$40,092
Students
702

What this subject pays

Graduates of Economics programmes report a median $47,260 two years after finishing, across 553 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $22,717.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Bachelor's Economics universities in New Jersey?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, Princeton University, Rider University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Bachelor's Economics universities in New Jersey?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Bachelor's Economics universities in New Jersey?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

Why study in New Jersey?

Filtering by New Jersey keeps living costs, in-state tuition eligibility and part-time work in one place — the results above are limited to institutions located there.

About private Bachelor's Economics universities in New Jersey

This page lists private Bachelor's Economics universities in New Jersey held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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