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Best Nursing Schools in New Jersey (2026)

New Jersey has 161 nursing programs across 55 cities. 71 programs report NCLEX pass rates, averaging 94%. Below are the top-ranked programs based on NCLEX performance, tuition, and program type.

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161
Total programs
6
Program types
94%
Avg NCLEX rate
71
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Top BSN Programs in New Jersey by NCLEX Pass Rate

Ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate. Data sourced from state boards of nursing.

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Rutgers University-Newark — Bachelor's in Nursing
BSN•Newark, NJ•$16,586 in / $35,348 out
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Top ADN, ABSN, MSN & DNP Programs in New Jersey by NCLEX Pass Rate

Non-BSN programs ranked by most recent NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate.

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Saint Peter's University — Accelerated BSN
ABSN•Jersey City, NJ•$41,054
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Nursing Programs in New Jersey by Type

ADN
25 programs
Avg NCLEX: 93%
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BSN
28 programs
Avg NCLEX: 92%
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ABSN
10 programs
Avg NCLEX: 95%
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RN to BSN
13 programs
Avg NCLEX: 99%
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MSN
20 programs
Avg NCLEX: 97%
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DNP
33 programs
Avg NCLEX: 99%
View DNP in New Jersey→All states

Nursing Programs in New Jersey by City

Drill into city-level rankings. Showing cities with at least 3 programs.

Jersey City (13)Newark (8)Teaneck (8)Camden (7)Lodi (7)Trenton (7)Wayne (7)West Long Branch (6)Galloway (5)New Brunswick (5)Teterboro (5)Caldwell (4)Ewing (4)Mahwah (4)South Orange (4)Union (4)East Orange (3)Englewood Cliffs (3)Iselin (3)Lakewood (3)Montclair (3)Ramsey (3)

Most Affordable Nursing Schools in New Jersey

Sorted by lowest available tuition figure (total program or annual in-state).

Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Accelerated BSN • ABSN
$1,084
Best Care College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$1,087
Best Care College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$1,087
Camden County College
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. • CERT
$3,960 in / $4,056 out
Camden County College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$3,960 in / $4,056 out
Middlesex College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,524 in / $7,068 out
Ocean County College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,690 in / $6,850 out
Bergen Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,757 in / $9,005 out
Atlantic Cape Community College
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,863 in / $7,263 out
Rowan College at Burlington County
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. • ADN
$4,968 in / $6,936 out

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing schools are in New Jersey?

There are 161 nursing programs in New Jersey, spanning 25 ADN, 28 BSN, 10 ABSN, 13 RN to BSN, 20 MSN, 33 DNP programs.

What is the average NCLEX pass rate in New Jersey?

Based on 71 programs with reported data, the average NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate in New Jersey is 94%. The highest rate is 100% at Monmouth University.

What is the cheapest nursing school in New Jersey?

The most affordable option is Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus (ABSN) at $1,084.

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Helpful Guides for New Jersey Applicants

Background reading on admissions, program length, and costs.

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