The College of New Jersey
The College of New Jersey features a predominantly Georgian colonial revival architectural style across its 289-acre campus. The campus, located in Ewing Township, offers a traditional college setting. With a focus on liberal arts education, the college emphasizes general education requirements for all students. TCNJ is organized into seven schools, all of which offer bachelor's degrees and some that offer master's degrees.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. TCNJ's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 20% of students receive Pell Grants; 47% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $12,814 | $51,256 |
| $30K – $48K | $14,506 | $58,024 |
| $48K – $75K | $20,638 | $82,552 |
| $75K – $110K | $28,825 | $115,300 |
| $110K+ | $33,080 | $132,320 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $18,685 | $74,740 |
Programs at TCNJ
23 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
85
|
$84,539/yr | Very High | 13.2x |
|
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools → |
84
|
$85,986/yr | High | 12.2x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
82
|
$74,403/yr | Very High | 12.2x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
76
|
$56,286/yr | High | 12.2x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
71
|
$62,218/yr | Very High | 9.4x |
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools → |
69
|
$73,531/yr | Very High | 12.0x |
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Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
69
|
$56,055/yr | High | 7.7x |
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools → |
67
|
$84,241/yr | Very High | 10.3x |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
66
|
$56,231/yr | High | 6.9x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
65
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$65,761/yr | Very High | 10.3x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
61
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$50,762/yr | Very High | 9.3x |
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Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
57
|
$40,229/yr | Very High | 9.6x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools → |
56
|
$71,649/yr | High | 8.6x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
54
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$46,953/yr | High | 8.1x |
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
54
|
$36,070/yr | Moderate | 7.6x |
| Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools → |
46
|
$37,151/yr | High | 8.6x |
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International Relations
International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools → |
46
|
$34,841/yr | High | 9.1x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
39
|
$33,214/yr | Moderate | 6.5x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
39
|
$28,920/yr | High | 7.8x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
38
|
$25,340/yr | High | 8.7x |
| Journalism Compare across schools → |
37
|
$42,217/yr | Very High | 4.6x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
37
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$35,925/yr | Very High | 6.5x |
| History Compare across schools → |
37
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$26,218/yr | High | 6.9x |
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