The BEST Colleges in New Jersey That Cost The LEAST

Planning For A Good Education Without Breaking The Bank

My opinion on education is that you should not risk overwhelming debt to get your education. It may seem like a flip comment but the best way to get a good quality and budget-friendly education is to be "educated" about the finances behind a college degree.

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The bottom line in employers' minds is "Can you do the best job for their company". Where you went to school has no bearing on a company's "yearly earnings" so don't pressure yourself to impress with education, use education to impress a prospective employer to hire you to do the best job for their company.

You work to get ahead in life, why would you want to put yourself behind to try and do that? Seeing people at work and hearing them say they are still paying their student loans into their 50s is ridiculous, but it happens. So let's look at the most cost-effective colleges that offer a fantastic education. I was not a good student, but I did learn to be a good worker in my particular field, so things worked out. If I had to do it over I would've looked to do it less expensively, I had student loans for a time before paying them off.

Most Cost-Effective Colleges In New Jersey

According to a report from Learn.org, these are the best schools for the bucks in the Garden State.

10. Drew University

9. New Jersey Institute of Technology

8. Bloomfield College

7. Stockton University

6. The College of New Jersey

5. Rutgers University Camden

4. Thomas Edison State University

3. Montclair State University

2. Bais Medrash Toras Chesed

1. Kean University

Kean University was ranked BEST in New Jersey. According to Learn.org "Nestled in Union, Kean University boasts a rich history dating back to 1855. With tuition fees set at just $6,713.00 for in-state residents and $10,538.00 for out-of-state students, it offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. This makes Kean University a highly cost-effective option for a comprehensive and quality education."

CLICK HERE for the complete school report from Learn.org

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