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2027 Best Value General Physics Schools in New Jersey

5 Colleges in the United States
$22,308 Avg Student Debt
$77,610 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Physics Badge [General Physics](/majors/physical-sciences/physics/general-physics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for general physics students.

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2027 Best Value General Physics Schools in New Jersey

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in general physics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value General Physics Schools

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University earned the #1 spot for value among general physics schools in New Jersey. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,688. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete the general physics program here. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from Princeton University generally make around $67,532. That is a strong return on a $10,888 median debt. The acceptance rate is 5%.

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general physics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, while out-of-state students pay about $26,932. Typical student debt for general physics graduates is $27,000. General Physics graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $36,435 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rowan University admits about 78% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in general physics will find it at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #3. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. General Physics graduates carry a median of $26,974 in student loans. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $35,689. That is a strong return on a $26,974 median debt. Roughly 58% of applicants are accepted.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The College Of New Jersey earned it the #4 place for general physics. Set in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $19,632, with out-of-state students paying around $25,752. Typical student debt for general physics graduates is $24,429. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from The College Of New Jersey generally make around $56,617. Set against $24,429 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The College Of New Jersey admits about 62% of applicants.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value general physics schools. Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange. Students from in state pay about $53,170 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for general physics graduates is $22,250. Soon after graduation, general physics degree recipients from Seton Hall University generally make around $63,871. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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