Ranking

Best Health/Medical Preparatory Programs Colleges in New Jersey 2026

Essex County College leads this ROI ranking with a A+ value grade and a 20.98 ROI score. EduGradify ranks 8 colleges here by earnings against net price.

8 New Jersey colleges offering Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, ranked by EduGradify value grade.

Schools ranked: 8
Cheapest net price: $4,436
Top earnings 10y: $59,988
Public / Private: 5 / 3

Essex County College

A+

Newark, NJ · Public

ROI score: 20.98
Net price: $4,436
Earnings 10y: $37,230
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 11.85
Net price: $12,199
Earnings 10y: $57,815
Acceptance: 90.3%

Hudson County Community College

Jersey City, NJ · Public

ROI score: 11.75
Net price: $7,307
Earnings 10y: $34,333
Acceptance: Open / not reported

Atlantic Cape Community College

Mays Landing, NJ · Public

ROI score: 10.20
Net price: $8,392
Earnings 10y: $34,241
Acceptance: Open / not reported

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ · Public

ROI score: 7.71
Net price: $18,745
Earnings 10y: $57,780
Acceptance: 90.1%

Georgian Court University

Lakewood, NJ · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.88
Net price: $19,285
Earnings 10y: $53,096
Acceptance: 78.8%

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ · Public

ROI score: 6.69
Net price: $22,408
Earnings 10y: $59,988
Acceptance: 77.7%

Centenary University

Hackettstown, NJ · Private Non-Profit

ROI score: 6.55
Net price: $20,503
Earnings 10y: $53,726
Acceptance: 83.1%

How we picked this list

This list starts with New Jersey schools with positive Health/Medical Preparatory Programs program-share evidence, then sorts by EduGradify's school-wide ROI proxy: ten-year median earnings weighed against average net price. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 10.33 (5 public, 3 private).

Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.

FAQ

Who leads this ranking?

Essex County College in Newark, NJ tops this ranking. EduGradify value grade is A+.

How does EduGradify pick this list?

We rank this set by roi score using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.

How many New Jersey colleges are in this list?

8 New Jersey colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.

What does net price mean here?

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.

Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?

Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.