Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus

Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus graduates from this health sciences program start behind their peers but show impressive momentum. First-year earnings of $28,709 trail both the New Jersey median ($31,905) and national average ($32,798), ranking this program in just the 24th percentile nationally. However, by year four, earnings jump 27% to $36,388—a growth trajectory that suggests graduates are successfully moving into better positions or completing additional certifications.

The $15,195 in median debt is manageable, representing about half of first-year earnings, and sits below many private competitors in the state. Still, the 40th percentile ranking among New Jersey's 13 health sciences programs means this isn't the strongest option in-state. Top performers like UCNJ Union College and Berkeley College produce graduates earning $10,000-$13,000 more in their first year, which matters considerably when building an early career foundation in healthcare.

For families prioritizing low debt and proximity to South Jersey, this program offers a reasonable pathway into allied health careers with notable upward earnings potential. But students with the grades and means to attend higher-ranked New Jersey programs should seriously consider those options—the earnings gap in year one is substantial enough to affect career trajectory and financial stability during those critical early years.