Top elementary education programs in New Jersey

Education master’s graduates in New Jersey earn a weighted average salary of $55,590 3 years after graduation, placing them in the top 25% nationally.

Our education graduate rankings cover 10 of the 12 programs available in New Jersey, accounting for 97% 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 education. Interested in how we rank schools? Review our ranking methodology.

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#1 in New Jersey | #9 in Elementary education nationally
Economic score 0.32

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 $61,464

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.

#2 in New Jersey | #14 in Elementary education nationally

Rutgers University, New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey

Economic score 0.35

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 $57,959

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 $20,500

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

#3 in New Jersey | #21 in Elementary education nationally

Drew University

Madison, New Jersey

Economic score 0.40

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 $52,217

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 $20,500

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

#4 in New Jersey | #30 in Elementary education nationally

Kean University

Union, New Jersey

Economic score 0.46

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 $59,517

Median earnings of all students 3 years after graduating.

Debt to earnings 0.5

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 $29,253

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

#5 in New Jersey | #46 in Elementary education nationally

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, New Jersey

Economic score 0.49

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 $50,662

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 $22,581

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

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

Years

Under 6 months

The average debt accrued from a master's degree in elementary education is covered by average graduate earnings in under 6 months.

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

Salary

$55,590

The median master's degree in elementary education graduate earns $55,590 3 years after graduating.

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

Net cost

$21,871

The average annual cost of a master's degree in elementary education is $21,871. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.

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