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Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey

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

12 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Trade College Search has created the Most Popular 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 12 schools in New Jersey to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for trade school students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Health Sciences & Services program at each school on the list.

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

Our 2023 rankings named Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus the most popular school in New Jersey for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree. Located in the suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 87% of the health science majors at the school.

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

Full Health Sciences & Services at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus Report

Out of the 12 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Middlesex County College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Middlesex County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Edison.

Women make up 77% of the health science majors at the school.

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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#3

Union County College

Cranford, NJ

The in-demand associate degree programs at Union County College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health sciences & services schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Cranford, Union County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 87% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 13% are male.

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 in-demand associate degree programs at Rowan College at Burlington County helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular health sciences & services schools in New Jersey. RCBC is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Mount Laurel.

Women make up 86% of the health science majors at the school.

On average, health science graduates from RCBC take out $9,408 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Rowan College at Burlington County Report

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Hudson County Community College is a great place for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree. HCCC is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Jersey City.

About 84% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 16% are male.

After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from HCCC carry an average student debt load of $15,510.

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With a ranking of #6, Raritan Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree. RVCC is a medium-sized public school located in the rural area of Branchburg.

Women make up 95% of the health science majors at the school.

After completing their Associate Degree, health science graduates from RVCC carry an average student debt load of $11,880.

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#7

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ

Camden County College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular associate degree health sciences & services programs. Camden County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Blackwood.

About 85% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 15% are male.

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#8

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, NJ

Berkeley College - Woodland Park ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Woodland Park, Berkeley College - Woodland Park is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 82% of the health science majors at the school.

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#9

Essex County College

Newark, NJ

Essex County College ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Trade Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large city of Newark, Essex is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Essex County College Report

Passaic County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences & services students to get a associate degree. It came in at #10 on the list. 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 Most Popular 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 12 schools only.

  • 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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