RN Programs in New Jersey

Wondering about high-demand jobs in New Jersey that remain stable during economic crises? Interested in working in the medical field? Consider training for a career as a Registered Nurse (RN). New Jersey has a shortage of qualified RNs, and RN graduates who choose to work here enjoy high starting salaries of $96,670 per year!

Requirements to Become an RN in New Jersey

To become an RN in New Jersey, you must complete an accredited nursing program that awards an associate or bachelor's degree. During your RN training, you will learn everything you need to pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam, which consists of two parts: a computerized adaptive test (CAT) and a clinical skills assessment (CSA). If you achieve satisfactory scores on both parts of the exam, you can apply for an RN license from the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

Accredited RN Programs in New Jersey

New Jersey is a great place to study nursing, with several accredited RN programs available.

1. Atlantic Cape Community College

   5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

   (609) 625-1111

2. Bergen Community College

   400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652

   (201) 447-7100

3. Berkeley College

   44 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424

   (800) 446-5400

4. Best Care College

   68 S Harrison St, East Orange, NJ 07018

   (973) 673-3900

5. Bloomfield College

   467 Franklin St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

   (973) 748-9000

6. Brookdale Community College

   765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738

   (732) 224-2345

7. Caldwell University

   120 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell, NJ 07006

   (973) 618-3000

8. Chamberlain University

   630 US-1, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902

   (732) 875-1300

9. County College of Morris

   214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869

   (973) 328-5000

10. Eastern International College - Belleville

    251 Washington Ave, Belleville, NJ 07109

    (973) 751-9051

11. Eastern International College - Jersey City

    684 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

    (201) 942-0363

12. Eastwick College

    10 S Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ 07446

    (201) 989-1131

13. Essex County College

    303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102

    (973) 877-3000

14. Fairleigh Dickinson University

    1000 River Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666

    (201) 692-2000

15. Felician University

    One Felician Way, Rutherford, NJ 07070

    (201) 559-6000

16. Georgian Court University

    900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701

    (800) 458-8422

17. Holy Name Medical Center

    718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666

    (201) 833-3000

18. Hudson County Community College

    70 Sip Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306

    (201) 714-7100

19. Jersey College - Ewing

    1001 Spruce St # 7, Ewing Township, NJ 08638

    (609) 777-9035

20. Jersey College - Teterboro

    546 US-46, Teterboro, NJ 07608

    (201) 489-5836

21. JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. & Dorothy A. Snyder School of Nursing

    1200 Randolph Rd, Plainfield, NJ 07060

    (908) 668-2400

22. Mercer County Community College

    102 N Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08608

    (609) 570-3416

23. Middlesex County College

    2600 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ 08837

    (732) 548-6000

24. Monmouth University

    400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764

    (732) 571-3400

25. Montclair State University School of Nursing

    1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043

    (973) 655-4000

26. New Jersey City University

    2039 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305

    (201) 200-2000

27. Ocean County College

    1 College Dr, Toms River, NJ 08754

    (732) 255-0400

28. Our Lady of Lourdes School of Nursing

    1600 Haddon Ave, Camden, NJ 08103

    (856) 757-3730

29. Passaic County Community College

    1 College Blvd, Paterson, NJ 07505

    (973) 684-6100

30. Ramapo College

    505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah, NJ 07430

    (201) 684-7500

31. Raritan Valley Community College

    118 Lamington Rd, Branchburg, NJ 08876

    (908) 526-1200

32. Rowan College - Cumberland

    3322 College Dr, Vineland, NJ 08360

    (856) 691-8600

33. Rowan College at Burlington County

    601 Pemberton Browns Mills Rd, Pemberton Township, NJ 08068

    (609) 894-9311

34. Rowan College at Gloucester County

    1400 Tanyard Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080

    (856) 468-5000

35. Rutgers School of Nursing - Camden

    215 N 3rd St, Camden, NJ 08102

    (856) 225-6226

36. Rutgers University

    180 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102

    (973) 972-4307

37. Rutgers University - Blackwood

    Blackwood, Gloucester Township, NJ 08012

    (856) 566-6957

38. Rutgers University - New Brunswick

    110 Paterson St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    (848) 932-7700

39. Saint Peter's University

    2641 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07306

    (888) 772-9933

40. Salem Community College

    460 Hollywood Ave, Carneys Point, NJ 08069

    (856) 299-2100

41. Seton Hall University

    400 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079

    (973) 761-9000

42. St. Francis Medical Center

    601 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ 08629

    (609) 599-5190

43. Stockton University

    101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway, NJ 08205

    (609) 652-1776

44. The College of New Jersey

    2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ 08618

    (609) 771-2131

45. Thomas Edison State University

    111 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608

    (888) 442-8372

46. Trinitas School of Nursing

    40 W Jersey St 3rd floor, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

    (908) 659-5200

47. Warren County Community College

    475 NJ-57, Washington, NJ 07882

    (908) 835-9222

48. William Paterson University

    300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470

    (973) 720-2000

RN Job Outlook and Salary in New Jersey

New Jersey RNs are in high demand, with Projections Central forecasting a 8.6% job growth rate from 2020 to 2030. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNs in New Jersey earn an average annual salary of $96,670 per year, equivalent to $46.48 per hour.

The following table shows the total number of RNs employed in New Jersey, and their average wage and salary, by area.

New Jersey Board of Nursing

The New Jersey Board of Nursing is the primary resource for RNs in New Jersey for all nursing-related questions and concerns.