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Best Engineering Colleges in New Jersey

24 accredited institutions in New Jersey offering engineering programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

24
Colleges
10,050
Graduates/yr
19
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Engineering Programs in New Jersey

1
PublicBachelor's
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
2,913
Graduates/yr
65%
Acceptance
$13,674
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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2
PublicBachelor's
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark
2,133
Graduates/yr
67%
Acceptance
$15,616
In-State Tuition
73%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitMaster's
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
1,809
Graduates/yr
43%
Acceptance
$58,680
Tuition
90%
Grad Rate
$26,667
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
Rowan University
Glassboro
1,128
Graduates/yr
78%
Acceptance
$11,250
In-State Tuition
68%
Grad Rate
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Princeton University
Princeton
633
Graduates/yr
4%
Acceptance
$59,710
Tuition
97%
Grad Rate
$2,841
Net Price <$30K
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6
PublicBachelor's
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
417
Graduates/yr
62%
Acceptance
$14,706
In-State Tuition
85%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicAssociate's
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
Cranford
168
Graduates/yr
$9,500
In-State Tuition
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8
PublicAssociate's
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg
99
Graduates/yr
$6,240
In-State Tuition
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9
PublicAssociate's
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft
93
Graduates/yr
$7,875
In-State Tuition
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10
PublicAssociate's
Middlesex College
Edison
84
Graduates/yr
$5,472
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicAssociate's
Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus
Sewell
81
Graduates/yr
$4,440
In-State Tuition
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12
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck
81
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$36,526
Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
$11,637
Net Price <$30K
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13
PublicAssociate's
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City
75
Graduates/yr
$7,440
In-State Tuition
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14
PublicAssociate's
Essex County College
Newark
60
Graduates/yr
$8,054
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicAssociate's
Mercer County Community College
West Windsor
60
Graduates/yr
$5,035
In-State Tuition
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16
PublicAssociate's
Ocean County College
Toms River
42
Graduates/yr
$4,752
In-State Tuition
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17
PublicAssociate's
County College of Morris
Randolph
42
Graduates/yr
$9,240
In-State Tuition
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18
PublicAssociate's
Passaic County Community College
Paterson
39
Graduates/yr
$7,500
In-State Tuition
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19
PublicAssociate's
Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing
30
Graduates/yr
$5,950
In-State Tuition
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20
PublicAssociate's
Camden County College
Blackwood
21
Graduates/yr
$2,856
In-State Tuition
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21
Private NonprofitMaster's
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
18
Graduates/yr
90%
Acceptance
$44,098
Tuition
70%
Grad Rate
$18,808
Net Price <$30K
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22
PublicAssociate's
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus
Vineland
12
Graduates/yr
$4,440
In-State Tuition
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23
PublicAssociate's
Salem Community College
Carneys Point
9
Graduates/yr
$7,140
In-State Tuition
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24
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Drew University
Madison
3
Graduates/yr
69%
Acceptance
$44,260
Tuition
72%
Grad Rate
$15,853
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Engineering in New Jersey

New Jersey has 24 accredited colleges offering engineering programs, producing 10,050 graduates annually. Of these, 19 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.