by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual looked at 7 colleges and universities when compiling its 2025 Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,177 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.
It is difficult to beat Seton Hall University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Seton Hall University
Any student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to take a look at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus. Located in the large suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
Stockton University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. Stockton State is a medium-sized public university located in the rural area of Galloway.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Stockton University
Every student pursuing a degree in a bachelor's degree in liberal arts / sciences & humanities has to take a look at Thomas Edison State University. Located in the small city of Trenton, TESU is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Thomas Edison State University
William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Wayne.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Centenary is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Hackettstown.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Centenary University
Montclair State is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Montclair.More information about a bachelor’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from Montclair State University
Explore all the Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | 1,002 |
| New York | 37 | 3,957 |
| Maryland | 33 | 412 |
| Delaware | 30 | 129 |
| District of Columbia | 28 | 52 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 1,177 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 2,488 |
| Communication & Journalism | 1,847 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 830 |
| English Language & Literature | 786 |
| History | 618 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 294 |
| Family, Consumer & Human Sciences | 196 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 73 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 7 |
