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2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey

8 Schools Ranked
$13,212 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$13,854 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You can choose a traditional brick and mortar school, or with the growth of online education, you can attend a school half-way across the country without even leaving your house. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 8 schools in New Jersey to see which ones had the most popular online undergraduate certificate programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

Learn more about these popular schools with online programs:

#1

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton, New Jersey
26 Total Awards

Our 2023 rankings named Thomas Edison State University the most popular school in New Jersey for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in Trenton, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 26 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Around 38% of those degree recipients were women.

Since TESU is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#2

Camden County College

Blackwood, New Jersey
83 Total Awards
$3,744 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,147 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Camden County College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Blackwood, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 83 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $3,744 to cover tuition and fees at Camden County College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Camden County College accumulate an average of $18,147 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 82% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 95% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#3

Ocean County College

Toms River, New Jersey
9 Total Awards

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at Ocean County College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular schools in New Jersey. Located in Toms River, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 9 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 44% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#4

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, New Jersey
39 Total Awards
$6,912 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,579 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Raritan Valley Community College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey list. Located in Branchburg, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 39 undergraduate certificate awards in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend RVCC, expect to pay an average of $6,912 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,579 in student loans. Around 67% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Berkeley College - Woodland Park

Woodland Park, New Jersey
115 Total Awards
$26,085 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,260 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 8 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Berkeley College - Woodland Park landed the # 5 spot on the list. Berkeley College - Woodland Park is located in Woodland Park, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 115 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Berkeley College - Woodland Park is $26,085. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Berkeley College - Woodland Park accumulate an average of $16,260 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 94% were women.

Around 94% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Union County College

Cranford, New Jersey
98 Total Awards
$24,845 Avg Student Debt

Union County College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. Union County College is located in Cranford, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 98 undergraduate certificates to qualified students.

Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Union County College accumulate an average of $24,845 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#6

Strayer University - New Jersey

Cherry Hill, New Jersey
$13,515 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - New Jersey ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Online Undergraduate Certificate Schools in New Jersey list.

If you want to attend Strayer University - New Jersey, expect to pay an average of $13,515 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid.

Since Strayer University - New Jersey is primarily an online school, it is an excellent choice for undergraduate students who need more flexibility than what is offered at some other schools.

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#6

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
7 Total Awards
$15,804 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,831 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for students working on their undergraduate certificate. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualifed undergraduate certificate students in 2020-2021.

Students from New Jersey who attend Rutgers New Brunswick full time pay an average of $15,804 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $33,005. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $25,831 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 86% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 37% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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