by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 11 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 209 doctor's degrees in nursing to qualified students.
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Your choice of nursing for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality nursing program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their doctor's degree from the school. After all, your doctor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for nursing students working on their doctor's degree.
The nursing school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in New Jersey.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in nursing.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a great choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in nursing. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the city of New Brunswick.
Doctorate students who receive their degree from the nursing program make around $125,431 in the first couple years of working.
More information about a doctorate in nursing from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Monmouth University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in nursing. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing from Monmouth University
Seton Hall University is a good option for individuals pursuing a doctor's degree in nursing. Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange.More information about a doctorate in nursing from Seton Hall University
It's hard to beat Stockton University if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in nursing. Stockton State is a moderately-sized public university located in the midsize suburb of Galloway.More information about a doctorate in nursing from Stockton University
Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Camden.
Doctorate graduates who receive their degree from the nursing program earn an average of $125,431 for their early career.
More information about a doctorate in nursing from Rutgers University - CamdenWilliam Paterson University is a medium-sized public university located in the large suburb of Wayne.More information about a doctorate in nursing from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Felician is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Lodi.More information about a doctorate in nursing from Felician University
Located in the large suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing from Kean University
Located in the city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in nursing from Saint Peter’s University
Explore all the Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 176 | 483 |
| New York | 174 | 302 |
| Maryland | 119 | 248 |
| District of Columbia | 81 | 52 |
| Delaware | 53 | 44 |
Nursing is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 183 |
| Nursing Practice | 25 |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 614 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 272 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 176 |
| Dentistry | 127 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 20 |
| Communication Sciences | 19 |
| Other Health Professions | 12 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 7 |
| Public Health | 7 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 5 |
