2027 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in New Jersey
[Nursing Science](/majors/health-care-professions/nursing/nursing-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong nursing science education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for nursing science students.
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2027 Best Value Nursing Science Schools in New Jersey
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the nursing science degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Nursing Science Schools
Kean University tops our 2027 list of the best value nursing science schools in New Jersey. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,299, compared with $22,446 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for nursing science graduates is $20,750. Nursing Science graduates of Kean University earn a median of $101,039 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earned it the #2 place for nursing science. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,010. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Soon after graduation, nursing science degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus generally make around $109,581. That is a strong return on a $26,500 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #3 makes Ramapo College Of New Jersey one of the best values for nursing science. Located in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $16,777 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $27,708. Typical student debt for nursing science graduates is $26,500. Nursing Science graduates of Ramapo College Of New Jersey earn a median of $102,576 early in their careers. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 71%.
Rutgers University Camden came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing science schools. Rutgers University Camden is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Camden. Students from in state pay about $17,764 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,276 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for nursing science graduates is $28,000. Soon after graduation, nursing science degree recipients from Rutgers University Camden generally make around $108,083. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. Rutgers University Camden admits about 66% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at College Of Saint Elizabeth earned it the #5 place for nursing science. Set in the suburb of Morristown, College Of Saint Elizabeth is a small private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $36,740 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,500 to complete the nursing science program here. Soon after graduation, nursing science degree recipients from College Of Saint Elizabeth generally make around $100,007. Set against $27,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. College Of Saint Elizabeth admits about 71% of applicants.
Rutgers University New Brunswick placed #6 among the best values for nursing science. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,929 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,441. Typical student debt for nursing science graduates is $28,000. Soon after graduation, nursing science degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $108,083. Set against $28,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.
Monmouth University landed the #7 spot for nursing science value this year. Set in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $46,552. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the nursing science program here. Early-career nursing science graduates make about $102,075. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Monmouth University admits about 89% of applicants.
Seton Hall University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value nursing science schools. Set in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,170. Nursing Science graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career nursing science graduates make about $101,486. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Seton Hall University admits about 73% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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