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2023 Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey

51 Schools Ranked
$17,804 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$13,854 Avg Student Debt

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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 51 schools in New Jersey to see which undergraduate certificate 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.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Jersey College

Teterboro, New Jersey
285 Total Awards
$23,143 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Jersey College to be the most popular school for healthcare students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in New Jersey. Jersey College is located in Teterboro, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 285 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,143 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% 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.

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228 Total Awards
$14,396 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey list. Lincoln Tech - Moorestown is a very small private for-profit school situated in Moorestown, New Jersey. It awarded 228 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Lincoln Tech - Moorestown accumulate an average of $14,396 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Full Lincoln Technical Institute - Moorestown Report

214 Total Awards
$14,396 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 51 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Technical Institute - Paramus landed the # 3 spot on the list. This very small private for-profit school is located in Paramus, New Jersey, and it awarded 214 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,396 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

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#4

American Institute - Clifton

CLIFTON, New Jersey
199 Total Awards
$16,652 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend American Institute - Clifton. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey list. Located in CLIFTON, New Jersey, the very small private for-profit school handed out 199 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,652 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, American Institute - Clifton is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

Full American Institute - Clifton Report

#5

Fortis Institute - Wayne

Wayne, New Jersey
194 Total Awards
$11,903 Avg Student Debt

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Fortis Institute - Wayne helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular healthcare schools in New Jersey. Fortis Institute - Wayne is located in Wayne, New Jersey and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 194 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $11,903 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

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178 Total Awards
$14,162 Avg Student Debt

Lincoln Technical Institute - Iselin ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey list. Lincoln Tech - Iselin is located in Iselin, New Jersey and has a very small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 178 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,162 in student loans. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

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177 Total Awards
$24,107 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, JFK Muhlenberg Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Schools-School of Nursing did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Plainfield, New Jersey, the very small private not-for-profit school awarded 177 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from New Jersey who attend JFK Muhlenberg Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Schools-School of Nursing full time pay an average of $24,107 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $30,527. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at JFK Muhlenberg Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Schools-School of Nursing. In fact, around 3% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full JFK Muhlenberg Harold B & Dorothy A Snyder Schools-School of Nursing Report

#8

Prism Career Institute, Cherry Hill

Cherry Hill, New Jersey
124 Total Awards
$17,216 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Prism Career Institute, Cherry Hill did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, the very small private for-profit school awarded 124 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,216 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

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#9

Prism Career Institute, West Atlantic City

West Atlantic City, New Jersey
122 Total Awards
$17,216 Avg Student Debt

Prism Career Institute, West Atlantic City came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey ranking. West Atlantic City, New Jersey is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 122 students in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $17,216 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.

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#10

American Institute - Toms River

Toms River, New Jersey
115 Total Awards
$16,652 Avg Student Debt

American Institute - Toms River landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. American Institute - Toms River is a private for-profit institution located in Toms River, New Jersey. The school has a very small population, and it awarded 115 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from American Institute - Toms River accumulate an average of $16,652 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

American Institute - Toms River is one of the schools on our list that is primarily online. Each undergraduate student at the school took at least one class online.

Full American Institute - Toms River Report

#10

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, New Jersey
115 Total Awards
$26,085 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,260 Avg Student Debt

Berkeley College - Woodland Park landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Woodland Park, New Jersey, the small private for-profit school awarded 115 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Berkeley College - Woodland Park, expect to pay an average of $26,085 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,260 in student loans. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Berkeley College - Woodland Park. During the 2019-2020 year, about 94% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Berkeley College - Woodland Park Report

#12

Eastwick College - Hackensack

Hackensack, New Jersey
114 Total Awards
$17,424 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,378 Avg Student Debt

Eastwick College - Hackensack came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey ranking. Eastwick College - Hackensack is a very small private for-profit school situated in Hackensack, New Jersey. It awarded 114 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Eastwick College - Hackensack does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $17,424. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Eastwick College - Hackensack accumulate an average of $19,378 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Eastwick College - Hackensack does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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102 Total Awards
$14,180 Avg Student Debt

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Piscataway, New Jersey, and it awarded 102 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,180 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

Full American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education Report

#14

Union County College

Cranford, New Jersey
87 Total Awards
$24,845 Avg Student Debt

Union County College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey ranking. Union County College is a medium-sized public school located in Cranford, New Jersey that handed out 87 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,845 in student loans. Around 92% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Union County College. 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.

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#15

Fortis Institute - Lawrenceville

Lawrenceville, New Jersey
84 Total Awards
$11,476 Avg Student Debt

Fortis Institute - Lawrenceville came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey ranking. Fortis Institute - Lawrenceville is a very small private for-profit school located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey that handed out 84 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,476 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 92% were women.

Fortis Institute - Lawrenceville 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 5% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#16

American Institute - Somerset

Somerset, New Jersey
82 Total Awards
$11,663 Avg Student Debt

American Institute - Somerset landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. This very small private for-profit school is located in Somerset, New Jersey, and it awarded 82 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from American Institute - Somerset accumulate an average of $11,663 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Since American Institute - Somerset 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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#17

Camden County College

Blackwood, New Jersey
72 Total Awards
$3,744 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,147 Avg Student Debt

Camden County College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey ranking. Camden County College is a public institution located in Blackwood, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 72 undergraduate certificates 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, undergraduate certificate students take out $18,147 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Camden County College. In fact, around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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60 Total Awards
$21,837 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,864 Avg Student Debt

Holy Name Medical Center School of Nursing ranked #18 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey list. Holy Name Medical Center School of Nursing is a very small private not-for-profit school located in Teaneck, New Jersey that handed out 60 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Holy Name Medical Center School of Nursing does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $21,837. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Holy Name Medical Center School of Nursing accumulate an average of $25,864 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

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59 Total Awards

With a ranking of #19, Morris County Vocational School District did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for healthcare students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Denville, New Jersey, the very small public school awarded 59 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

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#19

Ocean County Vocational-Technical School

Toms River, New Jersey
59 Total Awards

Ocean County Vocational-Technical School ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey list. Ocean County Vocational-Technical School is a very small public school located in Toms River, New Jersey that handed out 59 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.

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#21

Medical Career Institute

Ocean, New Jersey
49 Total Awards
$13,073 Avg Student Debt

Medical Career Institute ranked #21 on this year’s Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey list. Ocean, New Jersey is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 49 students in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $13,073 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

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#22

Eastwick College - Ramsey

Ramsey, New Jersey
47 Total Awards
$16,106 Average Tuition & Fees

Eastwick College - Ramsey came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey ranking. Ramsey, New Jersey is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out undergraduate certificates to 47 students in 2020-2021.

Eastwick College - Ramsey does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $16,106. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 91% were women.

Eastwick College - Ramsey 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. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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42 Total Awards
$10,926 Avg Student Debt

Garden State Science and Technology Institute did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for healthcare students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #23 on the list. Located in Jersey City, New Jersey, the very small private for-profit school handed out 42 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Garden State Science and Technology Institute accumulate an average of $10,926 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 98% of those degree recipients were women.

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#24

Eastwick College - Nutley

Nutley, New Jersey
41 Total Awards
$15,327 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,606 Avg Student Debt

Eastwick College - Nutley landed the #24 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular undergraduate certificate healthcare programs. Located in Nutley, New Jersey, the very small private for-profit school handed out 41 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $15,327 to cover tuition and fees at Eastwick College - Nutley. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,606 in student loans. Around 90% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Eastwick College - Nutley does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 67% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#25

Healthcare Training Institute

Union, New Jersey
40 Total Awards
$14,296 Avg Student Debt

Healthcare Training Institute came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Healthcare Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey ranking. This very small private for-profit school is located in Union, New Jersey, and it awarded 40 undergraduate certificates in 2020-2021.

On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $14,296 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 93% of those degree recipients were women.

Since Healthcare Training Institute 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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Notes and References

Footnotes

*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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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