by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 23 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of health professions. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 4,881 associate degrees in health professions during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The health professions associate degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality health professions program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a good 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 ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
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 colleges for health professions students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in health professions.
It's hard to beat Rutgers University - New Brunswick if you want to pursue an associate degree in health professions. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.More information about a associate in health professions from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Every student who is interested in an associate degree in health professions has to look into Eastern International College - Jersey City. Eastern International College - Jersey City is a fairly small private for-profit college located in the city of Jersey City.More information about a associate in health professions from Eastern International College - Jersey City
Union County College is a good decision for students interested in an associate degree in health professions. Located in the large suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Union County College
It's difficult to beat Bergen Community College if you want to pursue an associate degree in health professions. Located in the large suburb of Paramus, Bergen Community College is a public college with a large student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Bergen Community College
Located in the large city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Essex County College
Located in the large suburb of Randolph, County College of Morris is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from County College of Morris
Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Middlesex County College
Salem County College is a small public college located in the suburb of Carneys Point.More information about a associate in health professions from Salem Community College
Located in the rural area of Branchburg, RVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a associate in health professions from Raritan Valley Community College
Brookdale Community College is a medium-sized public college located in the rural area of Lincroft.More information about a associate in health professions from Brookdale Community College
Explore all the Best Health Professions Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 36 | 6,333 |
| New York | 36 | 12,579 |
| Maryland | 33 | 2,648 |
| Delaware | 21 | 542 |
| District of Columbia | 13 | 80 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 2,420 |
| Allied Health Professions | 673 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 579 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 347 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 300 |
| Dental Support Services | 259 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 102 |
| Public Health | 46 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 35 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support Services | 35 |
