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New Jersey Private Master's Universities

Compare 367 programs at 20 universities in New Jersey — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

20 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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SI Stevens Institute of Technology logo

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1870

US #36 QS World #701 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$41,346/yr
Admission rate
48%
Earnings (10yr)
$108,772
Students
4,222
3
PU Princeton University logo

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
4
RU Rider University logo

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
5
SH Seton Hall University logo

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
6
SP Saint Peter's University logo

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
MU Monmouth University logo

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1933

US #564 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$30,988/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$67,991
Students
3,684
8
CU Centenary University logo

Centenary University

Hackettstown, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1867

US #658 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$20,503/yr
Admission rate
83%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,726
Students
910
10
DU Drew University logo

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
11
SE Saint Elizabeth University logo

Saint Elizabeth University

Morristown, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1899

US #836 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$23,125/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,038
Students
557
12
FU Felician University logo

Felician University

Lodi, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1942

US #874 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$40,045/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$57,602
Students
1,774
13
CU Caldwell University logo

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
14
GC Georgian Court University logo

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1908

US #918 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$19,285/yr
Admission rate
79%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,096
Students
1,195
15
BC Berkeley College-Woodland Park logo

Berkeley College-Woodland Park

Woodland Park, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1931

US #1346 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$27,100/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$40,251
Students
1,778
16
SU Strayer University-New Jersey logo

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
17
DU DeVry University-New Jersey logo

DeVry University-New Jersey

Iselin, New Jersey · Private University

US #1628 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$26,565/yr
Admission rate
100%
Earnings (10yr)
$45,987
Students
62
18
PC Pillar College logo

Pillar College

Newark, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1908

US #1634 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$8,470/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$45,577
Students
498
19
BM Beth Medrash Govoha logo

Beth Medrash Govoha

Lakewood, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1943

US #1780 Admissions open
Earnings (10yr)
$47,544
Students
4,027
20
RC Rabbinical College of America logo

Rabbinical College of America

Morristown, New Jersey · Private University · Est. 1951

US #1806 Admissions open
Net price
$15,628/yr
Admission rate
95%
Earnings (10yr)
$34,990
Students
181

Frequently asked questions

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

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

How much does it cost to study private Master's 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 Master's 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 Master's universities in New Jersey

This page lists private Master's 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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