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Best Value Electrical Colleges in New Jersey

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

Princeton University delivers the most affordable net price at $10,555 despite its $59,710 sticker price, while Stevens Institute graduates command the highest salaries at $77,213 annually. New Jersey's position between major financial centers creates strong demand for electrical engineers, particularly in telecommunications infrastructure supporting Wall Street trading systems. Public options like NJIT and Rowan offer solid middle ground with net costs under $25,000 and graduate earnings exceeding $71,000.
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Programs
$10,555 – $40,468
Net Price Range
$72,746
Avg. Program Earnings
80.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $16,496 $71,495 $19,022 73.1% 66.0%
2 $22,185 $72,742 $15,700 68.3% 76.9%
3 $23,519 $74,063 $17,239 85.0% 66.3%
4 $25,458 $68,219 $18,685 85.2% 64.4%
5 $40,468 $77,213 $60,952 89.9% 46.2%
6 $15,266 $35,822 61.7% 84.1%
7 $10,555 $59,710 97.1% 5.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains Princeton's $10,555 net cost for electrical engineering?

Princeton's generous financial aid reduces the $59,710 sticker price dramatically for most students. The university meets 100% of demonstrated financial need, making it surprisingly affordable despite its 5.70% acceptance rate.

How do public university graduates compare in earnings?

Rutgers New Brunswick leads public schools with $74,063 average earnings, followed closely by Rowan at $72,742. NJIT graduates earn $71,495 despite having the lowest net cost at $16,496 among major programs.

Does Stevens Institute justify its $40,468 net cost?

Stevens graduates earn $77,213 annually, the highest among New Jersey programs. The $5,950 earnings premium over Rutgers helps offset the $16,949 higher net cost within about three years.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.