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Best Area & Ethnic Studies Colleges in New Jersey

13 accredited institutions in New Jersey offering area & ethnic studies programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

13

Colleges

225

Graduates/yr

9

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Area & Ethnic Studies Programs in New Jersey

PublicBachelor's

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

William Paterson University of New Jersey

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitDoctoral

Princeton University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Rutgers University-Newark

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Montclair State University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Drew University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Seton Hall University

Net Price <$30K

Stockton University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

The College of New Jersey

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Rutgers University-Camden

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

New Jersey City University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Rider University

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Ramapo College of New Jersey

In-State Tuition

Studying Area & Ethnic Studies in New Jersey

New Jersey has 13 accredited colleges offering area & ethnic studies programs, producing 225 graduates annually. Of these, 9 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for New Jersey residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.