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2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in New Jersey

23 Colleges
$34,715 Avg Salary
$21,521 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services School for You

In 2020-2021, 1,471 degrees and certificates were awarded to health sciences and services students who went to a New Jersey college or university. This makes it the #12 most popular major in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. 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.

The Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in New Jersey ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 23 schools in New Jersey to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in New Jersey

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

Top 10 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools

#1

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

Our analysis found Rider University to be the best school for health sciences and services students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Rider is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Lawrenceville.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Rider take out is $27,000.

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#2

Union County College

Cranford, NJ

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Union County College is a great place for health sciences and services students. Union County College is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Cranford.

After completing their degree, health science graduates from Union County College carry an average student debtload of $13,562.

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#3

College of Saint Elizabeth

Morristown, NJ

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend College of Saint Elizabeth. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in New Jersey list. CSE is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Morristown.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Middlesex County College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Edison, Middlesex County College is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

On average, health science graduates from Middlesex County College take out $7,262 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Raritan Valley Community College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the rural area of Branchburg, RVCC is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, health science graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick carry an average student debtload of $27,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $191, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Rutgers University - New Brunswick Report

Rutgers University - Camden came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the small city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Rutgers Camden take out is $27,000. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $191, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#8

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for health sciences and services students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the midsize suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Stockton State take out is $22,250. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $230.

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With a ranking of #9, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for health sciences and services students. FDU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Teaneck.

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#10

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public college with a large student population.

On average, health science graduates from Rowan take out $27,000 in student loans while working on their degree. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $449.

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Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,691
New York 2,199
Maryland 187
District of Columbia 78
Delaware 175

One of 30 majors within the area of study, health sciences and services has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 322,592
Health & Medical Administrative Services 89,359
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 84,492
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 84,274
Allied Health Professions 82,308

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 23 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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