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Top PhD Programs in New Jersey

Research doctorates in nursing science.

4 schools in New Jersey reported PhD-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified PhD program profile. PhD in Nursing in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory

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4 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (4)

Rutgers University-Camden campus

Rutgers University-Camden

PublicUniversityCamden, NJ

Rutgers University-Camden is a public university in Camden, NJ. It reported 286 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP

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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

PublicUniversityNew Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public university in New Brunswick, NJ. It reported 447 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, PhD

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Rutgers University-Newark campus

Rutgers University-Newark

PublicUniversityNewark, NJ

Rutgers University-Newark is a public university in Newark, NJ. It reported 9 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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Seton Hall University

Private nonprofitUniversitySouth Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University is a private nonprofit university in South Orange, NJ. It reported 192 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership, MSN-PMHNP, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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