Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Lincroft, New Jersey, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Brookdale Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 7,901 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,379 ten years after enrollment, which is 9% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 29.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $12,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.7x. The average net price after financial aid is $11,231 per year. The most popular programs include Social Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, and Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,379
Graduation Rate
29.4%
Median Debt
$12,000
Average Net Price
$11,231
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.98x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.7x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
7,901
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
69.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,270
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,140
Pell Grant Rate
24.1%
Federal Loan Rate
7.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$9,052
Income $30K–$48K
$9,276
Income $48K–$75K
$11,633
Income $110K+
$17,851
Student Demographics
Women
54.2%
White
50.7%
Black
8.9%
Hispanic
25.2%
Asian
4.2%
Two or More Races
3.3%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
48.9%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (37)
Associate (28)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | $44,277 | 321 |
| Business Administration & Management | $53,328 | 233 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $38,816 | 201 |
| Registered Nursing | $94,122 | 111 |
| Education | $45,867 | 83 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $48,587 | 70 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $49,932 | 59 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $63,402 | 47 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $72,933 | 38 |
| Engineering | $75,974 | 31 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $56,773 | 30 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Not reported | 18 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | $52,104 | 17 |
| Social Work | $57,548 | 16 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | Not reported | 16 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 15 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $41,667 | 15 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $42,483 | 14 |
| Legal Support Services | $44,721 | 14 |
| Business | Not reported | 13 |
| Architecture | Not reported | 11 |
| Audiovisual Communications | Not reported | 10 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 10 |
| Music | Not reported | 10 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 7 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | $45,928 | 0 |
Undergraduate Certificate (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $44,037 | 4 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Public Health | Associate | 2 |
| Ethnic & Gender Studies | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Public Relations | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Design & Applied Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Public Administration Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Engineering Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Education Programs in New Jersey
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in New Jersey
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