Best General Studies Schools Near Atlantic City, NJ (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Atlantic City, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $4,320 to $35,842 per year for indexed programs. Atlantic City has a population of about 38,486. Median household income is $36,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $131,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Atlantic City

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Atlantic City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Atlantic City 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 Atlantic City. 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

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ 8.8 miles from Atlantic City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,602
Avg net price $20,670/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ 42.2 miles from Atlantic City
  • 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

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#3

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, NJ 51.2 miles from Atlantic City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
62.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 79%
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,096
Avg net price $19,285/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,260
Out‑of‑state$37,260
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rutgers University-Camden

Camden, NJ 53.0 miles from Atlantic City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, NJ 60.5 miles from Atlantic City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,331
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ 63.8 miles from Atlantic City
  • 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

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#7

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ 64.0 miles from Atlantic City
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ 77.3 miles from Atlantic City
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 185

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies Wages Near Atlantic City

Atlantic City is part of the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area (BLS area code 12100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
General and Operations Managers $131,810 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $133,276
Management Analysts $94,300 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $95,349
Human Resources Specialists $77,380 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $78,241
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,780 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $70,556
Writers and Authors $60,700 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $61,375
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $90,070 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $91,072
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,410 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $66,138
Social and Community Service Managers $87,000 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $87,968

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.

Atlantic City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 38,486 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $36,220 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Atlantic City, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Atlantic City. The closest is Stockton University in Galloway, NJ (8.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rowan University (42.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Atlantic City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Atlantic City are: General and Operations Managers ($131,810), Management Analysts ($94,300), Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education ($90,070). 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 Pleasantville instead of Atlantic City?

Pleasantville, NJ is 3.5 miles from Atlantic City and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Atlantic City an affordable place to study general studies?

Atlantic City’s median household income of $36,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Atlantic City while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

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 Atlantic City

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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