Best Elementary Education Schools Near Bridgeton, NJ (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Bridgeton, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $16,574 to $35,842 per year for indexed programs. Bridgeton has a population of about 27,722. In the Vineland, NJ metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $83,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Elementary Education Schools to Bridgeton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Bridgeton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Bridgeton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Bridgeton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ 20.2 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,988
Avg net price $22,408/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,574
Out‑of‑state$26,932
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 184

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ 62.7 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,323
Avg net price $27,646/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ 64.2 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,208
Avg net price $24,792/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ 84.7 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $24,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 185

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ 87.5 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,991
Avg net price $30,988/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ 100.2 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
57.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 83%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,726
Avg net price $20,503/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,732
Out‑of‑state$37,732
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Kean University

Union, NJ 101.1 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,237
Avg net price $12,447/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Drew University

Madison, NJ 101.4 miles from Bridgeton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
72.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 68%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,646
Avg net price $24,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$47,100
Out‑of‑state$47,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey elementary education page.

Elementary Education Wages Near Bridgeton

Bridgeton is part of the Vineland, NJ metro area (BLS area code 47220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Elementary School Teacher$78,260Vineland, NJ$81,521
Middle School Teacher$76,690Vineland, NJ$79,885
Secondary School Teacher$83,680Vineland, NJ$87,167
Teaching Assistant$35,900Vineland, NJ$37,396

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Bridgeton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited elementary education schools are near Bridgeton, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Bridgeton. The closest is Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ (20.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Neumann University (32.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Bridgeton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Bridgeton are: Secondary School Teacher ($83,680), Elementary School Teacher ($78,260), Middle School Teacher ($76,690). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Millville instead of Bridgeton?

Millville, NJ is 9.6 miles from Bridgeton and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Other Programs Available in Bridgeton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Bridgeton:

Data verified: August 31, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.

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