Best Accounting Colleges in New Jersey

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We have created a 2019 ranking of the best colleges in New Jersey that offer Accounting degrees to help you find a school that fits your needs. Each school's ranking is based on the compilation of our data from reliable government sources, student surveys, college graduate interviews, and editorial review. In addition, you can view our entire list of all 30 Accounting schools located within New Jersey. We also provide reviews, facts, and questions and answers for schools on our site and offer you access to get valuable information from colleges and universities today.

Best Accounting Colleges in New Jersey for 2019

Rank School Name Location Description   Rating
1 Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ

Rutgers University-Newark offers 2 Accounting Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a large city. In 2015, 408 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 231 Bachelor's degrees, and 177 Master's degrees.

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2 Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University offers 2 Accounting Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 162 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 82 Master's degrees, and 80 Bachelor's degrees.

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3 Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers 1 Accounting Degree program. It's a large public university in a small city. In 2015, 168 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 168 Bachelor's degrees.

Based on 96 Reviews
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4 The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ

The College of New Jersey offers 1 Accounting Degree program. It's a medium sized public university in a large suburb. In 2015, 63 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 63 Bachelor's degrees.

Based on 12 Reviews
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5 Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ

Ramapo College of New Jersey offers 1 Accounting Degree program. It's a medium sized public university in a large suburb. In 2015, 73 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 73 Bachelor's degrees.

Based on 8 Reviews
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6 Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University offers 3 Accounting Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 88 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 55 Master's degrees, and 33 Bachelor's degrees.

Based on 12 Reviews
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7 Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ

Rutgers University-Camden offers 2 Accounting Degree programs. It's a medium sized public university in a small city. In 2015, 109 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 90 Bachelor's degrees, and 19 Master's degrees.

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8 Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus offers 2 Accounting Degree programs. It's a medium sized private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 104 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 92 Master's degrees, and 12 Bachelor's degrees.

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9 Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham Madison, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham offers 2 Accounting Degree programs. It's a small private university in a large suburb. In 2015, 57 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 40 Bachelor's degrees, and 17 Master's degrees.

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10 Kean University Union, NJ

Kean University offers 2 Accounting Degree programs. It's a large public university in a large suburb. In 2015, 125 students graduated in the study area of Accounting with students earning 112 Bachelor's degrees, and 13 Master's degrees.

Based on 20 Reviews
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School Logo School Name Average tuition Student Teacher Ratio Enrolled Students
Rutgers University-Newark Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ
3/5 		19 : 1 11,720
Rider University Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ
5/5 		15 : 1 5,069
Rutgers University-New Brunswick Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ
3/5 		13 : 1 49,428
The College of New Jersey The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ
4/5 		15 : 1 7,406
Ramapo College of New Jersey Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ
3/5 		21 : 1 6,026
Seton Hall University Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ
5/5 		15 : 1 9,824
Rutgers University-Camden Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ
3/5 		16 : 1 6,408
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ
5/5 		21 : 1 8,652
Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham Fairleigh Dickinson University-College at Florham Madison, NJ
5/5 		14 : 1 3,394
Kean University Kean University Union, NJ
3/5 		21 : 1 14,112
Saint Peter's University Saint Peter's University Jersey City, NJ
5/5 		19 : 1 3,406
New Jersey City University New Jersey City University Jersey City, NJ
3/5 		19 : 1 8,237
Montclair State University Montclair State University Montclair, NJ
3/5 		21 : 1 20,465
William Paterson University of New Jersey William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ
3/5 		17 : 1 10,862
Caldwell University Caldwell University Caldwell, NJ
5/5 		16 : 1 2,138
Monmouth University Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ
5/5 		17 : 1 6,394
Centenary College Centenary College Hackettstown, NJ
5/5 		19 : 1 2,284
Georgian Court University Georgian Court University Lakewood, NJ
5/5 		16 : 1 2,122
Berkeley College-Woodland Park Berkeley College-Woodland Park Woodland Park, NJ
5/5 		17 : 1 3,842
Essex County College Essex County College Newark, NJ
2/5 		36 : 1 10,954
Felician University Felician University Lodi, NJ
5/5 		16 : 1 1,957
Hudson County Community College Hudson County Community College Jersey City, NJ
3/5 		35 : 1 9,051
Bloomfield College Bloomfield College Bloomfield, NJ
5/5 		18 : 1 1,980
Ocean County College Ocean County College Toms River, NJ
2/5 		38 : 1 8,663
Thomas Edison State University Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJ
2/5 		13,093

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  • South University Online
    Program Descriptions
    • Business Administration (BBA)
    • Public Administration (MPA)
    • Leadership (MS)
    • Business Administration (MBA)
    • Business Administration (AMBA)
    Business Administration (BBA)
    Future business leaders can find their start with our Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Courses including Strategic Management, Advanced Operations Management, and Global Business Management will instruct you how to adapt business strategies to the ever-changing marketplace. Courses including Managerial Communications, Dynamic Decision Making, and Leadership will seed the foundation for leadership skills. All BBA students are provided with the opportunity to conduct a capstone project, a two-course sequence that focuses on a particular area of emphasis and allows students to practice learned skills in a real-world business environment.
    Public Administration (MPA)
    Businesses depend on their public relations leaders to maintain positive relationships with the public. It’s often a pressure-filled career that calls for quick-thinking, decisive strategists who are good at leading teams. The Master of Science in Public Relations provides you with the theoretical and practical skills you need to push your career further. At the heart of this program is management and team-building skills, rounded out with best practices and an in-depth knowledge of communication technologies. Graduates will find themselves prepared to enter careers as PR managers, consultants, account directors, and political communications managers, to name a few.
    Leadership (MS)
    Our Master of Science in Leadership program will help bring out the natural leadership qualities in you and provide you with the skill set needed to effectively lead people, teams, departments, and even organizations. With our guidance and relevant coursework, we help to develop your leadership style so that you can successfully manage people, communicate effectively, influence others, set an example, solve problems, and foster teamwork across diverse disciplines.
    Business Administration (MBA)
    South University’s program uses a process-based curriculum that allows you to gain a firm grounding in economics, decision-making, behavioral sciences, and strategic environment – all imperative skills to being competitive in the chosen field. Some of the specific skills graduates of our program will have the opportunity to master include the evaluation of diverse business models, an ethical and global perspective in the decision-making process, the ability to apply effective and clear communication skills in influencing others, and the application of effective leadership and management techniques.
    Business Administration (AMBA)
    South University’s program uses a process-based curriculum that allows you to gain a firm grounding in economics, decision-making, behavioral sciences, and strategic environment – all imperative skills to being competitive in the chosen field. Some of the specific skills graduates of our program will have the opportunity to master include the evaluation of diverse business models, an ethical and global perspective in the decision-making process, the ability to apply effective and clear communication skills in influencing others, and the application of effective leadership and management techniques.
  • National American University
    Program Descriptions
    • Master of Business Administration
    • Master of Management
    • Master of Business Administration, E-Marketing
    • Master of Business Administration, Health Care Administration Emphasis
    • Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Emphasis
    • Master of Business Administration, Information Technology Management
    • Master of Business Administration, International Business Emphasis
    • Master of Business Administration, Management Emphasis
    • Master of Business Administration, Operations and Configuration Management
    • Master of Business Administration, Project and Process Management
    • Master of Management, Criminal Justice Management Emphasis
    • Master of Management, E-Marketing
    • Master of Management, Health Care Administration Emphasis
    • Master of Management, Human Resources Emphasis
    • Master of Management, Information Technology Management
    • Master of Management, Operations and Configuration Management
    • Master of Management, Project and Process Management
    • Master of Management, Proprietary Higher Education Emphasis
    Master of Business Administration
    An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.
    Master of Management
    The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests
    Master of Business Administration, E-Marketing
    An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.
    Master of Business Administration, Health Care Administration Emphasis
    An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.
    Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Emphasis
    An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.
    Master of Business Administration, Information Technology Management
    An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.
    Master of Business Administration, International Business Emphasis
    An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.
    Master of Business Administration, Management Emphasis
    An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.
    Master of Business Administration, Operations and Configuration Management
    An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.
    Master of Business Administration, Project and Process Management
    An MBA degree is seen in the business world as an indication that you have a general knowledge of accounting, economics, finance, and management, particularly from a middle or upper management perspective. NAU’s Master of Business Administration will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to meet the needs of today’s leading organizations. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests.
    Master of Management, Criminal Justice Management Emphasis
    The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests
    Master of Management, E-Marketing
    The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests
    Master of Management, Health Care Administration Emphasis
    The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests
    Master of Management, Human Resources Emphasis
    The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests
    Master of Management, Information Technology Management
    The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests
    Master of Management, Operations and Configuration Management
    The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests
    Master of Management, Project and Process Management
    The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests
    Master of Management, Proprietary Higher Education Emphasis
    The Master of Management degree is designed to increase your knowledge and skills as a manager, especially by focusing on the “big picture” issues involved with management, such as finance, marketing, or organizational structure. You will develop a well-rounded portfolio of management knowledge, skills and abilities along with a holistic view of the organization. Students who select the generalist MBA without an emphasis area will work with their Graduate Advisor to select 13.5 hours of elective credit that best match their professional interests

Additional Accounting Degree Facts for New Jersey Schools

New Jersey Schools offering online Accounting degrees

Online Accounting degrees are available at a variety of different schools with as many as 177 degrees earned at the most popular school. Read more below about all schools that have offered online Accounting degrees. If you are interested learning more about getting a degree online, check out our page dedicated to online degree information.

Certificate
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctoral
School Name Certificate Associate's Bachelor's Master's Doctoral
Rutgers University-Newark 0 0 0 177 0
Rider University 0 0 0 82 0
Thomas Edison State University 1 0 70 0 0
Berkeley College-Woodland Park 0 0 52 0 0
Ocean County College 2 0 0 0 0
How many New Jersey schools offer online Accounting degrees?
  • 2 Certificates
  • 2 Bachelor's
  • 2 Master's

What Accounting degree programs were earned in New Jersey?

Degree Level Program Length Colleges Graduates
Associate's 2-year Length 5 Colleges 188 Graduates
Bachelor's 4-year Length 21 Colleges 1,386 Graduates
Certificates < 1 year Length 7 Colleges 5 Graduates
Master's 1+ years Length 13 Colleges 534 Graduates
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