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2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey

14 Colleges
$34,253 Avg Salary
$29,079 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree 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.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in New Jersey to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for 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 bachelor's degree.

#1

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Our analysis found Stockton University to be the most popular school for health sciences and services students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in New Jersey. Located in the midsize suburb of Galloway, Stockton State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

About 80% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 20% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at Stockton State accumulate an average of around $21,911 in student debt. 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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Out of the 14 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - Camden landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Camden, Rutgers Camden is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 130 students majoring in health science at Rutgers Camden, 24% are male and 76% are female.

On average, health science graduates from Rutgers Camden take out $27,665 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $191, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#3

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ

Out of the 14 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Monmouth University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 91 students majoring in health science at Monmouth, 15% are male and 85% are female.

The average amount in student loans that health science majors at Monmouth take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $24,932. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $696.

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#4

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rowan University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 61 students majoring in health science at Rowan, 43% are male and 57% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at Rowan accumulate an average of around $25,437 in student debt. For students who choose a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly student loan payment is $449.

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#5

New Jersey City University

Jersey City, NJ

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New Jersey City University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. NJCU is a moderately-sized public school located in the large city of Jersey City.

Women make up 88% of the health science majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, health science majors at NJCU accumulate an average of around $29,731 in student debt.

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#6

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

Rider University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Rider is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Lawrenceville.

About 71% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 29% are male.

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William Paterson University of New Jersey came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in the large suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 27 students majoring in health science at William Paterson University, 15% are male and 85% are female.

Full Health Sciences & Services at William Paterson University of New Jersey Report

Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for health sciences and services students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 27 students majoring in health science at Rutgers New Brunswick, 15% are male and 85% are female.

Health Science majors at Rutgers New Brunswick take out an average of $27,665 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $191, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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#9

Caldwell University

Caldwell, NJ

Caldwell University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Popular Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New Jersey list. Located in the suburb of Caldwell, Caldwell is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 57% of the students majoring in health science at the school are women while 43% are male.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Caldwell University Report

With a ranking of #10, Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for health sciences and services students working on their bachelor’s degree. FDU is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Teaneck.

Of the 12 students majoring in health science at FDU, 17% are male and 83% are female.

Full Health Sciences & Services at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus Report

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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 14 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.

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