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Best Public Administration Colleges in New Jersey

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

32

Colleges

5,232

Graduates/yr

22

Public

Master's

Top Degree

Ranked: Public Administration Programs in New Jersey

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

In-State Tuition

Montclair State University

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Rutgers University-Newark

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Princeton University

Net Price <$30K

Ramapo College of New Jersey

In-State Tuition

Kean University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Monmouth University

West Long Branch

Net Price <$30K

PublicBachelor's

Rutgers University-Camden

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

Stockton University

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Seton Hall University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Passaic County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Camden County College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Hudson County Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Georgian Court University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Essex County College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Brookdale Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Atlantic Cape Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Centenary University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Raritan Valley Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Ocean County College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitMaster's

Saint Peter's University

Net Price <$30K

Thomas Edison State University

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Rowan College at Burlington County

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Elizabeth University

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Mercer County Community College

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Rider University

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitMaster's

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

William Paterson University of New Jersey

In-State Tuition

Studying Public Administration in New Jersey

New Jersey has 32 accredited colleges offering public administration programs, producing 5,232 graduates annually. Of these, 22 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.