Educational Attainment
Degrees held by adults.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502NJ).
| Indicator | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher (%) | 43.2 | 35.0 |
- •New Jersey ranks in the top five states for share of adults with a bachelor's degree.
Schools
K-12 school system.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Per-pupil spending (USD) | 22200 | 15600 |
- •New Jersey's per-pupil spending is among the three highest in the country.
Universities
Higher education.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| College enrollment (thousands) | 390 | 18600 |
- •Princeton University, founded in 1746, is the fourth-oldest college in the U.S.
Graduation Rates
Completion of high school.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rate (%) | 91.0 | 87.0 |
- •New Jersey's high school graduation rate is consistently among the nation's highest.
Student Enrollment
Students in the system.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| K-12 enrollment (M) | 1.37 | 49.5 |
- •Public school enrollment in New Jersey has been broadly stable for a decade.
Student-Teacher Ratios
Class staffing.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 12.2 | 15.4 |
- •New Jersey has one of the lowest student-teacher ratios in the U.S.