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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.

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Rowan University

    Glassboro, NJ · 4-year · Public

    Bachelor's degree
    Average net price
    $22,408
    Graduation rate
    67%
    Median earnings (10 yrs)
    $59,988
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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).