Compare 6 Health and Wellness, General. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $46,775.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Health and Wellness, General. tells a different story. Across 6 programs, earnings range from $27,584 to $68,169—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Health and Wellness program leads with graduates earning $68,169, well above the $46,775 average across New Jersey programs. Stockton University follows at $58,409 with a larger cohort of 345 students, demonstrating that program strength varies independently of institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Rutgers graduates borrow $21,500 and face just a 6.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong outcomes truly affordable.
Highest program earnings: $68,169
Strong outcomes ($58,409) with 88% acceptance
6.5% payment burden | Excellent
15.2% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $68,169 | 132 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $58,409 | 345 | $20,500 | Excellent | $23,182 | Challenging |
| #3 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $55,728 | 85 | $27,000 | Good | $49,390 | High |
| #4 | $36,768 | 31 | $18,500 | Manageable | $13,884 | High | |
| #5 | $33,993 | 41 | $22,334 | High | $20,000 | High | |
| #6 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $27,584 | 75 | $20,500 | High | $27,445 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
