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2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey

10 Colleges
$32,476 Avg Salary
$12,753 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, health sciences & services was ranked 4th in New Jersey. In fact, 1,412 were awarded in the state in 2021-2022.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for trade school students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 10 schools in New Jersey to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for trade school students.

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2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey

The colleges and universities below are the best for health science majors pursuing a associate degree.

Top 10 Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools

#1

Union County College

Cranford, NJ

Our 2023 rankings named Union County College the best school in New Jersey for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree. Located in the large suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, health science graduates from Union County College take out $13,295 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Middlesex County College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best health sciences & services schools in New Jersey. Middlesex County College is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Edison.

On average, health science graduates from Middlesex County College take out $7,568 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Raritan Valley Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey list. RVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Branchburg.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at RVCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $11,880.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rowan College at Burlington County. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey list. RCBC is a medium-sized public school located in the large suburb of Mount Laurel.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at RCBC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $9,408.

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The excellent associate degree programs at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best health sciences & services schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from RCSJ carry an average student debtload of $14,448.

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#6

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ

Camden County College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Camden County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Blackwood.

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Hudson County Community College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. HCCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Jersey City.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at HCCC take out while working on their Associate Degree is $15,510.

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#8

Essex County College

Newark, NJ

Essex County College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree health sciences & services programs. Located in the large city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#9

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, NJ

Berkeley College - Woodland Park came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the suburb of Woodland Park, Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

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Passaic County Community College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey ranking. PCCC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Paterson.

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Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 2,253
Pennsylvania 1,686
Maryland 138
Delaware 167
District of Columbia 182

Health Sciences & Services is one of 11 different types of trade school programs to choose from.

Health Science Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 30,811
General Health & Wellness 5,951

Related Major Annual Graduates
Health & Medical Administrative Services 88,600
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 85,339
Allied Health Professions 83,905
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 83,587
Mental & Social Health Services 30,331

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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