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2023 Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey

14 Schools Ranked
$7,108 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$15,923 Avg Student Debt

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for teaching students. 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. Also there are many trade schools and bootcamps that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Teaching Degree Search has created the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 14 schools in New Jersey to see which ones were the most popular associate degree programs for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

Brookdale Community College

Lincroft, New Jersey
126 Total Awards
$8,804 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,007 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Brookdale Community College the most popular school in New Jersey for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Lincroft, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school awarded 126 diplomas to qualifed associate degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $8,804 in tuition and fees if they attend Brookdale Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,554. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,007 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 82% were women.

Online courses are available at Brookdale Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 44% took at least some of their classes online.

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102 Total Awards
$5,550 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,568 Avg Student Debt

The excellent associate degree programs at Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in New Jersey. RCSJ is located in Sewell, New Jersey and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 102 associate degrees to qualified students.

RCSJ does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $5,550. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, associate degree students take out $15,568 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.

RCSJ does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 95% took at least some of their classes online.

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#3

Camden County College

Blackwood, New Jersey
86 Total Awards
$3,744 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,871 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Camden County College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Blackwood, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 86 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. Associate Degree recipients from Camden County College accumulate an average of $14,871 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 85% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Camden County College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Essex County College

Newark, New Jersey
83 Total Awards
$8,966 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,116 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Essex County College is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. Located in Newark, New Jersey, the medium-sized public school handed out 83 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees at Essex is $8,966. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $11,116 in student loans. Around 73% of those degree recipients were women.

Essex does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 28% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

Middlesex County College

Edison, New Jersey
72 Total Awards
$7,992 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,313 Avg Student Debt

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Middlesex County College is a great place for teaching students working on their associate degree. Middlesex County College is a public institution located in Edison, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 72 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $7,992 to cover tuition and fees at Middlesex County College. The school does not offer an in-state discount. On average, associate degree students take out $12,313 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Middlesex County College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 63% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

County College of Morris

Randolph, New Jersey
43 Total Awards
$9,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,920 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #6, County College of Morris did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. County College of Morris is a medium-sized public school located in Randolph, New Jersey that handed out 43 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from New Jersey who attend County College of Morris full time pay an average of $9,840 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $13,620. On average, associate degree students take out $10,920 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 91% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that County College of Morris does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#7

Raritan Valley Community College

Branchburg, New Jersey
42 Total Awards
$6,912 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,255 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Raritan Valley Community College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their associate degree. Branchburg, New Jersey is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out associate degrees to 42 students 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 associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,255 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 90% were women.

RVCC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 81% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Raritan Valley Community College Report

#8

Cumberland County College

Vineland, New Jersey
9 Total Awards
$5,550 Average Tuition & Fees

Cumberland County College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Cumberland County College is a small public school located in Vineland, New Jersey that handed out 9 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Cumberland County College, expect to pay an average of $5,550 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Cumberland County College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#9

Salem Community College

Carneys Point, New Jersey
8 Total Awards
$17,461 Avg Student Debt

Salem Community College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Associate Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking. Located in Carneys Point, New Jersey, the very small public school handed out 8 associate degree awards in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,461 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Salem County College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 89% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Sussex County Community College

Newton, New Jersey
8 Total Awards
$7,080 Average Tuition & Fees
$11,986 Avg Student Debt

Sussex County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Sussex County Community College is located in Newton, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 associate degrees to qualified students.

Students from New Jersey who attend Sussex County Community College full time pay an average of $7,080 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,760. On average, associate degree students take out $11,986 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 88% were women.

Online courses are available at Sussex County Community College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 86% took at least some of their classes online.

Full Sussex County Community College Report

#11

Passaic County Community College

Paterson, New Jersey
7 Total Awards
$7,350 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,211 Avg Student Debt

Passaic County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #11 on the list. PCCC is a public institution located in Paterson, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 associate degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at PCCC is $7,350. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,390. On average, associate degree students take out $13,211 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at PCCC. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 26% took at least some of their classes online.

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#12

Atlantic Cape Community College

Mays Landing, New Jersey
2 Total Awards
$6,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,077 Avg Student Debt

Atlantic Cape Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Atlantic Cape Community College is located in Mays Landing, New Jersey and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 2 associate degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $6,840 in tuition and fees if they attend Atlantic Cape Community College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,340. On average, associate degree students take out $16,077 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.

Atlantic Cape Community College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#13

Bergen Community College

Paramus, New Jersey
$8,281 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,236 Avg Student Debt

Bergen Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list.

Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $8,281 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Bergen Community College. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,659. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,236 in student loans.

One thing to take note of is that Bergen Community College does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Warren County Community College

Washington, New Jersey
$5,490 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,382 Avg Student Debt

Warren County Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get an associate degree. It came in at #13 on the list.

Full-time students from New Jersey pay an average of $5,490 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Warren County Community College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,090. By the time they get their associate degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $12,382 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Warren County Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 25% took at least some of their classes online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 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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