by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 10 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 1,544 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities to qualified students.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor'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 liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to take a look at Thomas Edison State University. Located in the city of Trenton, TESU is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Thomas Edison State University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities needs to look into Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus. 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 bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
It is hard to beat Seton Hall University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. 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 liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Seton Hall University
It is difficult to beat Rowan University if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. 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 liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Rowan University
Rider is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Rider University
Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public university located in the small city of Camden.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Rutgers University - Camden
Stockton State is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Galloway.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Stockton University
William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public university located in the large suburb of Wayne.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Montclair State is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Montclair.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Montclair State University
FDU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Madison.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 1,002 |
| New York | 37 | 3,957 |
| Maryland | 33 | 412 |
| Delaware | 30 | 129 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 52 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1,544 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,791 |
| Communication & Journalism | 2,064 |
| English Language & Literature | 929 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 743 |
| History | 643 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 315 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 286 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 122 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 16 |
