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Cheapest Electrical Colleges in New Jersey

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Princeton University delivers an extraordinary financial value for Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, with net costs as low as $10,555 despite its $59,710 sticker price. The gap between Princeton and second-place Fairleigh Dickinson widens to nearly $5,000, while graduates across New Jersey's seven programs earn between $68,219 and $77,213. This earning potential aligns well with the state's pharmaceutical giants like Johnson & Johnson and Merck, plus proximity to New York's tech corridor creates abundant opportunities for electronics engineers.
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Programs
$10,555 – $40,468
Net Price Range
$72,746
Avg. Program Earnings
80.0%
Avg. Graduation Rate

7 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Programs

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Princeton's net cost compare to public engineering schools in New Jersey?

Princeton's $10,555 net cost actually beats several public options, including NJIT at $16,496 and Rowan at $22,185. The College of New Jersey costs $25,458 net, making Princeton nearly $15,000 cheaper despite being private.

What salary differences exist between the most and least expensive programs?

Stevens graduates earn $77,213 on average but pay $40,468 net, while TCNJ graduates earn $68,219 at $25,458 net cost. The $9,000 salary difference doesn't fully offset Stevens' $15,000 higher price tag.

Does graduation rate correlate with program cost in New Jersey?

Princeton leads with 97.1% graduation at the lowest net cost, while Stevens achieves 89.9% at the highest cost of $40,468. Mid-priced options like Rutgers (85% graduation, $23,519 net) offer strong value between these extremes.

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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.