2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
There are so many healthcare programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.
The Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 33 schools in New Jersey to see which associate degree programs were the most popular for healthcare students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey
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Our 2023 rankings named Jersey College the most popular school in New Jersey for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Teterboro, New Jersey, the small private for-profit school handed out 618 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $35,837 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.
Since Jersey College is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Union County College is a great place for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Union County College is a public institution located in Cranford, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 506 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Associate Degree recipients from Union County College accumulate an average of $15,511 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 81% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Union County College does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 99% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Essex County College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Essex County College is a medium-sized public school located in Newark, New Jersey that handed out 291 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Essex does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $8,966. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $11,116 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
Essex does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 28% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Out of the 33 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Middlesex County College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in Edison, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 282 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
Middlesex County College does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $7,992. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $12,313 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 87% were women.
Middlesex County College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent associate degree programs at Rowan College at Burlington County helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in New Jersey. This medium-sized public school is located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, and it awarded 270 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $5,159 in tuition and fees if they attend RCBC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,901. On average, associate degree students take out $16,122 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
RCBC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 59% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Sewell, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 262 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at RCSJ is $5,550. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $15,568 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at RCSJ. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Bergen Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in Paramus, New Jersey, the fairly large public school handed out 249 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,281 in tuition and fees if they attend Bergen Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,659. Associate Degree recipients from Bergen Community College accumulate an average of $17,236 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Bergen Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 97% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #8, Camden County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Camden County College is a medium-sized public school situated in Blackwood, New Jersey. It awarded 247 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Camden County College, expect to pay an average of $3,744 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $14,871 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Camden County College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Eastwick College - Ramsey landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Located in Ramsey, New Jersey, the very small private for-profit school handed out 240 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $16,106 to cover tuition and fees at Eastwick College - Ramsey. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,666 in student loans. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Eastwick College - Ramsey. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Brookdale Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Brookdale Community College is a public institution located in Lincroft, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 200 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Students from New Jersey who attend Brookdale Community College full time pay an average of $8,804 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,554. Associate Degree recipients from Brookdale Community College accumulate an average of $15,007 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Brookdale Community College. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #11, Raritan Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Branchburg, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 188 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at RVCC is $6,912. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,255 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 84% were women.
One thing to take note of is that RVCC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
County College of Morris came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in Randolph, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 185 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $9,840 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend County College of Morris. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,620. Associate Degree recipients from County College of Morris accumulate an average of $10,920 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
County College of Morris does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 100% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Hudson County Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Hudson County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Jersey City, New Jersey that handed out 184 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $8,390 in tuition and fees if they attend HCCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,798. Associate Degree recipients from HCCC accumulate an average of $13,191 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
HCCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 2% took at least some of their classes online.
Mercer County Community College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. West Windsor, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 166 students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $6,000 in tuition and fees if they attend Mercer County Community College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,328. On average, associate degree students take out $12,932 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Mercer County Community College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #15, Ocean County College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Located in Toms River, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 154 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,414 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.
OCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 44% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Eastern International College - Jersey City came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Eastern International College - Jersey City is located in Jersey City, New Jersey and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 137 associate degrees to qualified students.
Eastern International College - Jersey City does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $18,046. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $31,858 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Eastern International College - Jersey City does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 10% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Berkeley College - Woodland Park landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree healthcare programs. Berkeley College - Woodland Park is located in Woodland Park, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 132 associate degrees to qualified students.
The average tuition and fees at Berkeley College - Woodland Park is $26,085. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Berkeley College - Woodland Park accumulate an average of $22,703 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at Berkeley College - Woodland Park. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #18, Atlantic Cape Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. This small public school is located in Mays Landing, New Jersey, and it awarded 103 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Atlantic Cape Community College is $6,840. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,340. Associate Degree recipients from Atlantic Cape Community College accumulate an average of $16,077 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Atlantic Cape Community College. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Passaic County Community College ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Passaic County Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Paterson, New Jersey that handed out 78 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $7,350 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend PCCC. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,390. On average, associate degree students take out $13,211 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.
PCCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 26% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Eastwick College - Nutley did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #20 on the list. Located in Nutley, New Jersey, the very small private for-profit school awarded 77 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
If you want to attend Eastwick College - Nutley, expect to pay an average of $15,327 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Eastwick College - Nutley accumulate an average of $19,938 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Eastwick College - Nutley does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 67% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
With a ranking of #21, Eastern International College - Belleville did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their associate degree. Eastern International College - Belleville is located in Belleville, New Jersey and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 73 associate degrees to qualified students.
If you want to attend Eastern International College - Belleville, expect to pay an average of $17,785 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Associate Degree recipients from Eastern International College - Belleville accumulate an average of $33,530 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.
Salem Community College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in Carneys Point, New Jersey, the very small public school handed out 57 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,461 in student loans. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.
Salem County College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.
Cumberland County College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Cumberland County College is a small public school located in Vineland, New Jersey that handed out 46 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $5,550 to cover tuition and fees at Cumberland County College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at Cumberland County College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an associate degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a large public school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 37 associate degrees in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $15,804 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Rutgers New Brunswick. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $33,005. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $19,147 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 76% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Rutgers New Brunswick. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.
Thomas Edison State University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Trenton, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 36 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.
By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,858 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.
Since TESU is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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 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).
- Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.
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