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

Graduates from this program start at $28,709 but see their earnings climb 27% to $36,388 within four years—a growth trajectory that outpaces typical community college outcomes. While the starting salary sits below both the New Jersey median ($31,905) and national average ($32,798) for allied health associates, the upward momentum suggests graduates are advancing into better-paying roles relatively quickly. At the 40th percentile among New Jersey programs, this sits in the middle tier statewide, trailing schools like Union College and Berkeley by roughly $10,000 initially.

The $15,195 debt load translates to a manageable 0.53 debt-to-earnings ratio, meaning graduates owe about half their first-year salary—reasonable for an associate degree, though slightly above the state median of $12,241. The moderate sample size provides decent reliability for these figures.

For families focused on quick workforce entry with controlled debt, this program offers a sensible path, especially if students can leverage the early experience to move into higher-paying positions. The earnings growth pattern suggests the initial salary shouldn't discourage you—just recognize your child will likely start in the lower tier of allied health roles before climbing. If minimizing debt is the priority, comparing closely with programs like Hudson County or Middlesex that have similar outcomes might be worthwhile.