Ocean County College
Toms River, New Jersey. 5,424 undergraduates.
Graduates' median debt ($11,000) equals 22% of former students' median earnings ten years after starting ($49,461). That is a light load relative to pay.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price for first-time, full-time students who received federal aid, by family income. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships. Source: College Scorecard.
Do students finish, and what do they earn?
| Measure | This college | Similar colleges nationally |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 38% |
| Return for second year | 69% | 64% |
| Median earnings, 6 years after starting | $41,666 | $40,416 |
| Median earnings, 10 years after starting | $49,461 | $45,146 |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,000 | $12,000 |
Graduation rate within 150% of normal time; retention is the share of first-year students who return. Earnings are medians for former students who received federal aid, working and not enrolled. National comparison is the median for colleges of the same type (mostly associate degrees).
Programs and what graduates earn
31 programs reported| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 132 | $87,593 | $95,064 | $20,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 193 | $37,872 | $61,751 | $5,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 872 | $33,119 | $49,929 | $9,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 53 | $37,658 | $48,714 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — | — |
| Journalism | 21 | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 48 | — | — | — |
| Engineering, General | 14 | — | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | 1 | — | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 11 | — | — | — |
| Human Services, General | 2 | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 10 | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 65 | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 1 | — | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General | 9 | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 3 | — | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 1 | — | — | — |
| Program | Graduates / yr | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | 1 | — | — | — |
| Data Processing | 1 | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 5 | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 1 | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 43 | — | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 1 | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 2 | — | — | — |
| Telecommunications Management | 2 | — | — | — |
Program-level medians for graduates who received federal aid. A dash means the Department of Education suppressed the figure to protect privacy, usually because the program is small. At four-year colleges, certificate graduates often earned a bachelor's at the same time, so their earnings can reflect the degree. Source: College Scorecard, field of study data.
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Quick answers
- How much does Ocean County College cost per year?
- The average net price at Ocean County College, what students pay after grants and scholarships, is $17,153 per year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much do Ocean County College graduates earn?
- Former Ocean County College students earn a median of $49,461 a year ten years after starting college. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- What is the graduation rate at Ocean County College?
- 44% of Ocean County College students graduate within 150% of normal time. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
- How much student debt do Ocean County College graduates have?
- The median federal student debt at graduation from Ocean County College is $11,000. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
