2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in New Jersey
[Anthropology](/majors/social-sciences/anthropology/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for anthropology students.
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2027 Best Value Anthropology Schools in New Jersey
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the anthropology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Anthropology Schools
Princeton University tops our 2027 list of the best value anthropology schools in New Jersey. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,688. Anthropology graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans. Soon after graduation, anthropology degree recipients from Princeton University generally make around $67,532. That is a strong return on a $10,888 median debt. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Montclair State University one of the best values for anthropology. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,912, while out-of-state students pay about $26,022. Typical student debt for anthropology graduates is $25,723. Early-career anthropology graduates make about $31,018. That is a strong return on a $25,723 median debt. Montclair State University admits about 88% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Rowan University earned it the #3 place for anthropology. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for anthropology graduates is $24,488. Anthropology graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $52,031 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $24,488 median debt. Rowan University admits about 78% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in anthropology will find it at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #4. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,929, while out-of-state students pay about $37,441. Anthropology graduates carry a median of $26,750 in student loans. Anthropology graduates of Rutgers University New Brunswick earn a median of $36,978 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rutgers University New Brunswick admits about 58% of applicants.
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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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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