Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Bachelor's Degree
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Berkeley College-Woodland Park's nursing program charges a premium that's hard to justify given its middling position in New Jersey's competitive nursing market. While graduates earn $87,821—well above the national median—they rank in just the 40th percentile among New Jersey programs, falling $13,000 short of the state median. The $45,693 debt burden is nearly double both the national and state median of $27,000, placing this among the most expensive nursing programs in the country by debt load. For comparison, nearby public options like Ramapo College and Kean University produce graduates earning $95,000+ with similar or lower debt levels.
The concerning part isn't the absolute earnings—$87,821 represents a solid nursing salary—but the value equation for families. With 60% of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are taking on significant debt for outcomes they could achieve more affordably elsewhere. The 0.52 debt-to-earnings ratio is manageable for nursing, but only because nursing pays well generally, not because this program offers competitive pricing.
If your child has already been admitted and has limited alternatives, the salary supports repayment. But if you're still comparing options, New Jersey families should seriously consider the state's public nursing programs, which deliver stronger earnings at lower cost. The premium here doesn't translate into premium outcomes within the state's nursing market.
Where Berkeley College-Woodland Park Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing bachelors's programs nationally
Earnings Distribution
How Berkeley College-Woodland Park graduates compare to all programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (25 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Berkeley College-Woodland ParkWoodland Park | $28,600 | $87,821 | — | $45,693 | 0.52 |
 Montclair State UniversityMontclair | $14,766 | $104,219 | — | $27,031 | 0.26 |
 Kean UniversityUnion | $13,426 | $101,039 | $94,150 | $20,750 | 0.21 |
 Saint Elizabeth UniversityMorristown | $35,942 | $100,007 | $96,309 | $27,500 | 0.27 |
 Felician UniversityLodi | $37,830 | $95,990 | $94,608 | $31,000 | 0.32 |
 Ramapo College of New JerseyMahwah | $15,978 | $95,153 | $90,432 | $26,500 | 0.28 |
| National Median | — | $74,888 | — | $27,000 | 0.36 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing graduates
Nurse Anesthetists
Nurse Midwives
Nurse Practitioners
Medical and Health Services Managers
Registered Nurses
Acute Care Nurses
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Critical Care Nurses
Clinical Nurse Specialists
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Berkeley College-Woodland Park, approximately 60% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.