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2026 Best Health/Medical Prep Programs Schools in New Jersey

3 Colleges in the United States
428 Health/Medical Prep Programs Degrees Awarded
$34,716 Avg Early-Career Salary

Health/Medical Prep Programs programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for health/medical prep programs students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Health/Medical Prep Programs in New Jersey

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall health/medical prep programs education in New Jersey.

Top Schools in Health/Medical Prep Programs

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William Paterson University Of New Jersey is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in health/medical prep programs. Located in the suburb of Wayne, William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a large public university. About 44% of students finish within six years. About 16 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at William Paterson University Of New Jersey in the most recent year. Students who receive their health/medical prep programs degree from William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn around $46,981 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,644. See the full health/medical prep programs program report for William Paterson University Of New Jersey

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Atlantic Cape Community College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best health/medical prep programs schools. Set in the rural area of Mays Landing, Atlantic Cape Community College is a moderately-sized public institution. Atlantic Cape Community College awarded about 125 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their health/medical prep programs degree from Atlantic Cape Community College earn around $29,378 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $9,867 to complete this degree. See the full health/medical prep programs program report for Atlantic Cape Community College

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Hudson County Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in health/medical prep programs, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Jersey City, Hudson County Community College is a large public university. Hudson County Community College awarded about 106 health/medical prep programs degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $35,909 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,671 to complete this degree. See the full health/medical prep programs program report for Hudson County Community College

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Students looking for a strong health/medical prep programs program will find one at Essex County College, which ranked #4. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Newark. About 181 health/medical prep programs degrees were awarded at Essex County College in the most recent year. Graduates of the health/medical prep programs program make about $26,596 in their early career. Essex County College graduates carry a median of $9,499 in student loans. See the full health/medical prep programs program report for Essex County College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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