Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, New Jersey · Public · 5,416 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 59 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,135 |
| $30k to $48k | $5,283 |
| $48k to $75k | $7,694 |
| $75k to $110k | $8,995 |
| $110k and up | $13,368 |
| All families (average) | $6,778 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $43,590 | +$6,614 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate's Degree | $67,183 | +$30,207 | clears the bar | $9,653 | 0.3 yrs |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate's Degree | $56,274 | +$19,298 | clears the bar | $10,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $92,873 | +$55,897 | clears the bar | $14,125 | 0.3 yrs |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $45,498 | +$8,522 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $42,357 | +$5,381 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Associate's Degree | $58,335 | +$21,359 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate's Degree | $157,660 | +$120,684 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $36,696 | -$280 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 26% of students receive Pell grants · 31% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.