by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 15 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best History Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 643 bachelor's degrees in history during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The history bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality history program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges 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 bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
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 schools for history students working on their bachelor's degree.
The history 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 History Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey.
In addition to College Factual's rankings, you may want to take a look at College Combat, our unique tool that lets you pit your favorite schools head-to-head and compare how they rate on factors that most interest you. When you have some time, check it out - you may want to bookmark the link so you don't forget it.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in history.
Princeton University is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in history. Princeton is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Princeton.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Princeton University
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in history. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in history has to look into Rowan University. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Rowan University
It is difficult to beat Monmouth University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in history. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Monmouth University
Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of South Orange.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Seton Hall University
Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Rutgers University - Newark
Georgian Court is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Lakewood.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Georgian Court University
Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Montclair.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Montclair State University
William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Wayne.More information about a bachelor’s in history from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Camden.More information about a bachelor’s in history from Rutgers University - Camden
Explore all the Best History Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 1,084 |
| New York | 37 | 2,183 |
| Maryland | 33 | 562 |
| Delaware | 30 | 58 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 185 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 643 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,791 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,064 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 1,544 |
| English Language & Literature | 929 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 743 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 315 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 286 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 122 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 16 |
