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2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey

14 Colleges
$34,253 Avg Salary
$29,079 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, health sciences and services was ranked 2nd in New Jersey. In fact, 1,471 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Healthcare Degree Search has created the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 14 schools in New Jersey to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Sciences & Services program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for health science majors pursuing a bachelor's degree.

#1

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Our analysis found Stockton University to be the most popular school for health sciences and services students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New Jersey. Stockton State is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Galloway.

About 80% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 20% are male.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Stockton State take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $21,911. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $230, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Stockton University Report

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Rutgers University - Camden is a great place for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Camden.

Of the 130 students majoring in health science at Rutgers Camden, 24% are male and 76% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at Rutgers Camden accumulate an average of around $27,665 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $191.

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#3

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Out of the 14 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Monmouth University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Monmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of West Long Branch.

Of the 91 students majoring in health science at Monmouth, 15% are male and 85% are female.

Health Science majors at Monmouth take out an average of $24,932 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $696.

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#4

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Rowan University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health sciences and services schools in New Jersey. Rowan is a large public school located in the large suburb of Glassboro.

Of the 61 students majoring in health science at Rowan, 43% are male and 57% are female.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Rowan take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $25,437. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $449, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#5

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at New Jersey City University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health sciences and services schools in New Jersey. Located in the city of Jersey City, NJCU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 88% of the health science majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at NJCU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $29,731.

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#6

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health sciences and services programs. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 71% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 29% are male.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Rider University Report

William Paterson University of New Jersey ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. William Paterson University is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Wayne.

Of the 27 students majoring in health science at William Paterson University, 15% are male and 85% are female.

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With a ranking of #7, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public school located in the city of New Brunswick.

Of the 27 students majoring in health science at Rutgers New Brunswick, 15% are male and 85% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, health science graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick carry an average student debt load of $27,665. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $191.

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#9

Caldwell University

Caldwell, NJ

Caldwell University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree health sciences and services programs. Caldwell is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Caldwell.

About 57% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 43% are male.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the large suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 12 students majoring in health science at FDU, 17% are male and 83% are female.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Report

Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
New York 2,199
Pennsylvania 1,691
Maryland 187
District of Columbia 78
Delaware 175

Health Sciences & Services is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.

Health Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 29,840
General Health & Wellness 6,105

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Sandra M. Palumbo.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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