Public Health at Stockton University

Stockton's public health program produces graduates earning $44,423 in their first year—nearly $7,000 above the national median and matching the state median for New Jersey. That 86th percentile national ranking is impressive, though the 60th percentile within New Jersey suggests it's solid but not exceptional among the state's nine programs. With $26,000 in typical debt and steady earnings growth to $47,889 by year four, the financial fundamentals work: graduates earn roughly 70% more than they owe, a manageable ratio that should allow for comfortable repayment.

The caveat here is sample size. With fewer than 30 graduates in the data, these numbers could shift significantly with more students tracked. What we do know is that Stockton's outcomes roughly match Rutgers-New Brunswick (the state's flagship) while coming in well ahead of Montclair State. For a school with an 88% admission rate serving a substantial population of Pell grant recipients, that's a meaningful achievement in access and outcomes.

If your child is New Jersey-focused and interested in public health careers, Stockton delivers competitive value without requiring elite credentials for admission. The debt load is moderate, earnings start reasonably strong, and the trajectory is positive. Just recognize these numbers come from a small cohort, so individual outcomes may vary more than they would at a program with hundreds of graduates tracked.