September 13, 2024

16 NJ Colleges on Forbes List

By Gerald D'Ambra

Forbes released its list of its Top 500 universities in the country for the 2024-2025 school year and 16 New Jersey schools are on the list.
New Jersey took the top spot with Princeton University. Rutgers, NJIT, Kean and Montclair state are among the top schools named. Forbes uses different metrics to compile the list including alumni salary, student debt and academic success.

1 Princeton University
79 Rutgers University- New Brunswick
123 The College of New Jersey
150 Stevens Institute of Technology
193 New Jersey Institute of Technology
221 Seton Hall University
268 Rutgers University- Newark
282 Saint Peter’s University
299 Ramapo College of New Jersey
354 Rutgers University- Camden
370 Drew University
386 Montclair State University
409 William Paterson University
424 Kean University
426 Rowan University
448 Fairleigh Dickenson University

About the Author

Gerald D'Ambra
Co-Founder

Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.

Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.

Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.