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Academics

Be Inspired.

Montclair State’s 13 colleges and schools host more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations. You can even simultaneously pursue your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 80+ innovative dual degree programs.

You’ll learn from world-class educators and scholars dedicated to giving you the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the classroom – and in your future career.

Check out our campus. It’s all here – from state-of-the-art laboratories to top-notch facilities that attract some of the world’s best-known performers.

At Montclair State, we not only educate – we inspire success.

Colleges and Schools

Our 13 colleges and schools have plenty to offer. With a full range of educational options, from undergraduate studies to graduate degrees and certification programs, one of them is sure to be right for you.

Majors, Minors and Concentrations

We’re all about innovation, so it’s no surprise that we offer degrees you won’t find anywhere else. With hundreds of majors, minors and concentrations to choose from, you can craft a personal course of study spanning diverse disciplines.

Honors Program

Looking to take your college experience to the next level? Montclair State’s Honors Program lets high-achieving students pursue cutting-edge research, challenging courses, individual projects and leadership opportunities.

Accelerated Programs

If you are eager to jumpstart your career we encourage you to consider our accelerated, dual degree programs. Offered in everything from Accounting and Art to Spanish and Sustainability Science, these combined bachelor’s/master’s degree programs let you prepare for your professional life in a shorter time frame.

Graduate Programs

We were the first public university in New Jersey to offer a graduate degree and we continue to make history with focused programs in a variety of fields.

Accolades

Don’t take our word for it. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education recognizes us as a national Research Doctoral University, while publications such as Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges and U.S. News & World Report rank us among the best in the nation. And Washington Monthly singles us out as one of the country’s “Best Bang for the Buck.” Money magazine ranks Montclair State among the nation’s “Best Colleges for Your Money.”