General Studies programs in New Jersey
17 colleges in New Jersey offer General Studies, from certificate (1 to 2 years) to certificate (12 weeks to 1 year). The most graduates in 2023-24 came from Ocean County College, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus, and Atlantic Cape Community College.
Updated · Sources: IPEDS 2023-24, College Scorecard
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Colleges
Sorted by graduates in General Studies. No college pays to be on this list or to rank higher.
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Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $11,411
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,210
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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck, NJ · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $15,404
- Graduation rate
- 53%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,273
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Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ · 2-year · Public
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,392
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $34,241
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,408
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $59,988
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Pillar College
Newark, NJ · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $8,470
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $45,577
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Centenary University
Hackettstown, NJ · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate- Average net price
- $20,503
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,726
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark, NJ · 4-year · Public
Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate- Average net price
- $16,504
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $84,276
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Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison, NJ · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $22,829
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,273
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Passaic County Community College
Paterson, NJ · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years)- Average net price
- $7,761
- Graduation rate
- 19%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $36,972
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Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
Bloomfield, NJ · 4-year · Public
Postbaccalaureate certificate- Average net price
- $28,014
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $61,415
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County College of Morris
Randolph, NJ · 2-year · Public
Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $8,895
- Graduation rate
- 36%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $50,243
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Felician University
Lodi, NJ · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Bachelor's degree Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)- Average net price
- $40,045
- Graduation rate
- 47%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,602
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Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $19,285
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,096
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Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree- Average net price
- $30,988
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $67,991
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Rider University
Lawrenceville, NJ · 4-year · Private nonprofit
Associate's degree Bachelor's degree- Average net price
- $24,792
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $62,208
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Sussex County Community College
Newton, NJ · 2-year · Public
Certificate (1 to 2 years) Certificate (under 12 weeks)- Average net price
- $7,859
- Graduation rate
- 37%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $44,664
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William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ · 4-year · Public
Master's degree- Average net price
- $18,745
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $57,780
Program 24.0102, CIP 2020. Colleges and award levels from IPEDS 2023-24 completions; costs and outcomes from College Scorecard (June 2026).