Bookkeeper Schools in New Brunswick, NJ

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare bookkeeper programs in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Bookkeeper Schools Near New Brunswick, NJ

#1

Middlesex College

Edison, NJ 4.3 miles away BOC Score 60.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 297

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Strayer University-New Jersey

Piscataway, NJ 4.8 miles away BOC Score 18.8
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  • 242 Old New Brunswick Road, Ste 200 Piscataway, NJ 08854
  • (877) 445-7180
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 53
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey

Cranford, NJ 14.2 miles away BOC Score 58.1
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 506
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, NJ 15.3 miles away BOC Score 69.8
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  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 266
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Mercer County Community College

West Windsor, NJ 19.3 miles away BOC Score 55.2
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  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 328
  • Online programs available

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#6

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, NJ 19.8 miles away BOC Score 61.1
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  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 330
  • Online programs available

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#7

Essex County College

Newark, NJ 22.3 miles away BOC Score 43.1
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  • In-state tuition: $5,415
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,523
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  • Graduation rate: 20%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 449
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ 26.2 miles away BOC Score 38.8
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 438
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Manhattan School of Computer Technology

Brooklyn, NY 27.1 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 52
  • Online programs available

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#10

CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Brooklyn, NY 27.5 miles away BOC Score 68.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 680
  • Online programs available

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New Jersey Bookkeeper Salary Snapshot

New Jersey
New Jersey Median Pay $58,300 $28.03 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $50,670 $24.36 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 43-3031 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Accounting software trained on (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage)
  • Credential level (certificate vs. associate degree)
  • Industry certification prep (AIPB, NACPB) included
  • Payroll and tax preparation coverage
  • Online, hybrid, or in-person format options

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