Top master's in accounting programs in New Jersey

Accounting master’s graduates in New Jersey earn a weighted average salary of $69,282 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 25% nationally.

Our accounting graduate rankings cover 6 of the 7 programs available in New Jersey, accounting for 88% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or debt data.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

For more information visit our guide to accounting. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in New Jersey | #81 in Accounting nationally

Seton Hall University

South Orange, New Jersey

Economic score 0.25

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $84,791

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $28,310

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#2 in New Jersey | #82 in Accounting nationally

Montclair State University

Montclair, New Jersey

Economic score 0.25

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $76,275

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $21,120

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#3 in New Jersey | #112 in Accounting nationally

Rider University

Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Economic score 0.27

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $75,955

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $22,960

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#4 in New Jersey | #163 in Accounting nationally
Economic score 0.33

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $72,371

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.4

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $26,944

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#5 in New Jersey | #169 in Accounting nationally

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, New Jersey

Economic score 0.34

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $64,326

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.3

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $20,500

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

#6 in New Jersey | #291 in Accounting nationally

Kean University

Union, New Jersey

Economic score 1.27

The Economic Score is the combination of debt-to-earnings ratio and earningsplus. We use the economic score to determine a graduate program’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

Earnings $40,485

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.7

The debt-to-earnings ratio is calculated by dividing student debt upon graduation by the annual salary. A debt to earnings ratio of 1 means that annual educational debt is the same as annual earnings.

Debt $30,105

The total debt accrued by the median student at the time of graduation.

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How long does it take to pay down debt in accounting in New Jersey?

Years

Under a year

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in accounting is covered by average graduate earnings in under a year.

How much do graduates with a master's degree in accounting earn in New Jersey?

Salary

$69,282

The median master's degree in accounting graduate earns $69,282 3 years after graduating.

How much does a master's degree in accounting cost in New Jersey?

Net cost

$18,828

The average annual cost of a master's degree in accounting is $18,828. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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