by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for health sciences & services students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 61 master's degrees in health sciences & services during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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The health science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health sciences & services students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Health Sciences & Services Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in health sciences & services.
Saint Peter's University is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in health sciences & services. Located in the large city of Jersey City, Saint Peter's College is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in health sciences & services from Saint Peter’s University
It's difficult to beat Rowan University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in health sciences & services. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Master's students who receive their degree from the health science program make about $56,546 in the first couple years of their career.
More information about a master’s in health sciences & services from Rowan University
It is difficult to beat New Jersey City University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in health sciences & services. NJCU is a medium-sized public university located in the city of Jersey City.
Students who graduate with their master's from the health science program state that they receive average early career earnings of $55,397.
More information about a master’s in health sciences & services from New Jersey City University
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a master's degree in health sciences & services. FDU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Madison.More information about a master’s in health sciences & services from Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus
Explore all the Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 3 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 2 |
| Maryland | 193 | 32 |
| Delaware | 109 | 8 |
Health Sciences & Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 48 |
| General Health & Wellness | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 567 |
| Public Health | 291 |
| Communication Sciences | 229 |
| Allied Health Professions | 191 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 161 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 152 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 85 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 74 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 53 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 49 |
