by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 13 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of health professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,476 doctor's degrees in health professions during the 2020-2021 academic year.
Jump to one of the following sections: * Our Methodology
Your choice of health professions for getting your doctor's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality health professions program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health professions students working on their doctor's degree.
The health professions school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Professions Doctor's Degree Schools in New Jersey.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for health professions students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It's difficult to beat Rowan University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in health professions. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Rowan University
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in health professions has to take a look at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in health professions needs to look into Montclair State University. Montclair State is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Montclair.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Montclair State University
Monmouth University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in health professions. Located in the large suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Monmouth University
Seton Hall is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Seton Hall University
Stockton State is a medium-sized public university located in the midsize suburb of Galloway.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Stockton University
Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Camden.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Rutgers University - Camden
William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public university located in the suburb of Wayne.More information about a doctorate in health professions from William Paterson University of New Jersey
Located in the large city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Saint Peter’s University
Located in the suburb of Teaneck, FDU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in health professions from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus
Explore all the Best Health Professions Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | 6,293 |
| Maryland | 29 | 1,117 |
| Pennsylvania | 29 | 6,037 |
| District of Columbia | 24 | 810 |
| Delaware | 21 | 101 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Medicine | 614 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 272 |
| Nursing | 209 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 176 |
| Dentistry | 127 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 20 |
| Communication Sciences | 19 |
| Other Health Professions | 12 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 7 |
| Public Health | 7 |
