#1
The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey in Ewing, New Jersey is a public institution ranked among the top 50 nursing schools. The acceptance rate is 62%.
2026 Nursing Schools in New Jersey Rankings
Accredited nursing schools in New Jersey, ranked by the allnurses School Score — a 100-point composite of 12 federal-data indicators including NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, affordability, and student outcomes.
#2
Eastwick College-Ramsey
Ranked #40 nationally, Eastwick College-Ramsey is a private for-profit institution in Ramsey, New Jersey. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
#3
Stockton University
One of the top 50 nursing schools in the country, Stockton University is a public institution in Galloway, New Jersey. Total enrollment is about 8,631 students.
#4
Montclair State University
Montclair State University is a public institution in Montclair, New Jersey. It offers 3 nursing programs across various degree levels.
#5
Caldwell University
Caldwell University is a private nonprofit institution in Caldwell, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $53,843 within ten years.
#6
Saint Peter's University
Saint Peter's University is a private nonprofit institution in Jersey City, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $57,815 within ten years.
#7
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University is a private nonprofit school in South Orange, New Jersey offering nursing education. It offers 9 nursing programs across various degree levels.
#8
Saint Elizabeth University
Saint Elizabeth University is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Morristown, New Jersey with about 871 students. Annual in-state tuition is $36,741.
#9
Georgian Court University
Georgian Court University provides nursing education from its campus in Lakewood, New Jersey. Total enrollment is about 2,013 students.
#10
Camden County College
With annual in-state tuition at $4,416, Camden County College in Blackwood, New Jersey is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $41,212 within ten years.
#11
Rowan College at Burlington County
Rowan College at Burlington County provides nursing education from its campus in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.
#12
Felician University
Felician University is a private nonprofit school in Lodi, New Jersey offering nursing education. The acceptance rate is 94%.
#13
County College of Morris
A public institution, County College of Morris serves students in Randolph, New Jersey. The school reports a 34% graduation rate.
#14
New Jersey City University
New Jersey City University is a public institution in Jersey City, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $14,460.
#15
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Salem Community College
Salem Community College is a smaller public institution in Carneys Point, New Jersey with about 1,135 students. Graduates earn a median of $38,020 within ten years.
#16
Brookdale Community College
A public institution, Brookdale Community College serves students in Lincroft, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $44,379 within ten years.
#17
Passaic County Community College
A public institution, Passaic County Community College serves students in Paterson, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $8,400.
#18
Ocean County College
With annual in-state tuition at $5,218, Ocean County College in Toms River, New Jersey is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $45,210 within ten years.
#19
Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $7,568.
#20
Eastern International College-Jersey City
Eastern International College-Jersey City is a smaller private for-profit institution in Jersey City, New Jersey with about 495 students. It offers 2 nursing programs across various degree levels.
#21
Raritan Valley Community College
Raritan Valley Community College provides nursing education from its campus in Branchburg, New Jersey. Annual in-state tuition is $7,584.
#22
Bergen Community College
Bergen Community College is a public institution in Paramus, New Jersey. The school reports a 25% graduation rate.
#23
Mercer County Community College
Mercer County Community College is a public school in West Windsor, New Jersey offering nursing education. Graduates earn a median of $43,264 within ten years.
#24
Essex County College
Essex County College is a public institution in Newark, New Jersey. Graduates earn a median of $37,230 within ten years.
#25
Warren County Community College
With annual in-state tuition at $5,760, Warren County Community College in Washington, New Jersey is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 944 students.