Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC)
Public two-year college in Branchburg, NJ that costs an average of $4,662 a year after financial aid and graduates 34% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$4,662
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
34%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$54,444
PublicRural (fringe)5,416 undergraduates
Cost of RVCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,210 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,955 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,875 |
| Books and supplies | $2,400 |
| Average net price after aid | $4,662 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $3,257 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,201 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $4,289 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $7,060 |
| $110,001+ | $11,630 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with RVCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 34% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 68% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $45,022 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $54,444 |
| Rank in New Jersey (earnings) | 5th of 24 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $10,600 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $120 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 29% |
| Students with federal loans | 3.7% |
Majors and programs at RVCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 25 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Data Processing | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 2 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 7 | — | — |
| International Business | — | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 14 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 5 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 6 | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 2 | — | — |
| Second Language Learning | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 4 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (40)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 134 | $80,281 | $14,628 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 84 | $42,499 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 385 | $27,855 | $8,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 27 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 31 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 309 | — | $10,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 25 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 38 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 3 | — | — |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Dance | 6 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 27 | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 14 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering Science | 54 | — | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 9 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 67 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 7 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 8 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 83 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Human Computer Interaction | 6 | — | — |
| Human Services | 27 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 10 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 19 | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 276 | — | — |
| Music | 10 | — | — |
| Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions | 19 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 42 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 67 | — | — |
Similar colleges in New Jersey
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean County College | Toms River | $17,153 | — | $49,461 |
| Mercer County Community College | West Windsor | $7,132 | — | $46,960 |
| County College of Morris | Randolph | $10,845 | — | $56,266 |
| Essex County College | Newark | $6,242 | — | $43,365 |
| Rowan College at Burlington County | Mount Laurel | $7,766 | — | $48,107 |
| Hudson County Community College | Jersey City | $6,999 | — | $41,407 |
| Camden County College | Blackwood | $2,974 | — | $43,903 |
| Passaic County Community College | Paterson | $2,835 | — | $42,497 |
About RVCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Branchburg, NJ |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 5,416 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | raritanval.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does RVCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,210 a year (tuition and fees: $5,955 in-state, $7,875 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $4,662 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $3,257.
How much do RVCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $54,444 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 24 similar colleges in New Jersey.
What is RVCC's graduation rate?
34% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 68% of first-year students return for a second year.