2024 Best Accounting Schools in New Jersey
23
Colleges in New Jersey
1,937
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Accounting is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #7 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 23 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for accounting students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,937 degrees in accounting to qualified students.
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Choosing a Great Accounting School
The accounting program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Accounting rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for accounting schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Accounting Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Accounting Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Best Schools for Accounting in New Jersey
If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the accounting degrees they offer, see the list below.
10 Top New Jersey Schools in Accounting
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NJ
348
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Rutgers University - Newark is a good choice for students interested in a degree in accounting. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public university located in the city of Newark. A Best Colleges rank of #263 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers Newark is a great university overall.
There were approximately 348 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Newark in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Rutgers University - Newark
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In NJ
112
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Rider University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #482 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rider is a great university overall.
There were about 112 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Rider in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Rider University
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In NJ
142
Accounting Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Seton Hall University if you want to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the large suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #404 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Seton Hall is a great university overall.
There were approximately 142 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Seton Hall University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In NJ
146
Accounting Degrees Awarded
It's hard to beat Rutgers University - New Brunswick if you wish to pursue a degree in accounting. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.
There were approximately 146 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Associate Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In NJ
48
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Essex is a medium-sized public college located in the large city of Newark. This college ranks 23rd out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were about 48 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Essex in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Essex County College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In NJ
165
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the large suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #346 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Montclair State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 165 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Montclair State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In NJ
48
Accounting Degrees Awarded
TCNJ is a medium-sized public college located in the large suburb of Ewing. A Best Colleges rank of #251 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means TCNJ is a great college overall.
There were about 48 accounting students who graduated with this degree at TCNJ in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from The College of New Jersey
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
11th
Most Popular In NJ
74
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #658 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers Camden is a great university overall.
There were approximately 74 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Camden in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in accounting from Rutgers University - Camden
Middlesex County College is a moderately-sized public college located in the suburb of Edison. This college ranks 21st out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were about 15 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Middlesex County College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Middlesex County College
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In NJ
114
Accounting Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. This college ranks 20th out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.
There were approximately 114 accounting students who graduated with this degree at Ramapo College in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in accounting from Ramapo College of New Jersey
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