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Berkeley College-Woodland Park

Woodland Park, New Jersey · Private for-profit college · Training programs available:

Medical assistant programsLPN / LVN programsSurgical technologist programsMedical billing & coding programs
not reportedcompletion rate · New Jersey avg 62%
$23,251median debt of graduates
$37,060median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$40,251median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education (Accredited)
Address: 44 Rifle Camp Rd, Woodland Park, NJ 07424 · Phone: (973) 278-5400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Berkeley College-Woodland Park is a private for-profit trade school in Woodland Park, NJ offering medical assistant, LPN, and surgical technologist programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt at Berkeley College-Woodland Park is $23,251 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,251; the campus completion rate compared to the state average of 61.9% is not reported.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Berkeley College-Woodland Park; contact the school for current tuition. The campus participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and about 61.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$37,010$47,210$49,920
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses$63,210$75,160$79,980
Surgical technologists$48,270$77,200$85,700
Medical records specialists$33,280$50,240$64,700

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate, 1–2 years 46 $30,808 $29,685 $16,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate degree 33 $44,055 $46,966 $21,260
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 29 $20,717 $28,816 $13,893
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 21 $26,156 $28,336 $9,500
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 12 $29,551 $30,047 $23,218

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Berkeley College-Woodland Park is a private for-profit trade and career school located in Woodland Park, New Jersey, in a large suburb setting. The campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its nursing offerings recognized by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and it participates in federal Title IV financial aid programs, meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants to help pay for enrollment. The campus offers five program families, with the most-awarded credentials being medical assistant programs (50 completions), LPN/LVN programs (46 completions), and surgical technologist programs (33 completions).

Looking at the numbers: undergraduate enrollment is 1,778 with 141 trade program completers reported. The state average completion rate is 61.9%, though this campus's specific completion rate and how it compares to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. Median debt among graduates is $23,251, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,251. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 61.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of the student body qualifies for need-based federal aid.

Given its concentration in medical assistant, LPN, and surgical technologist programs, this campus may suit students seeking healthcare-focused career training, though whether these are short certificate programs or associate degrees is not reported for this campus in federal data. Prospective students, including adult career-changers, should verify accreditation status directly with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review current outcome data through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Berkeley College-Woodland Park offers five program families, most notably medical assistant programs (50 completions), LPN/LVN programs (46 completions), and surgical technologist programs (33 completions), along with medical billing and coding.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with nursing programs also recognized by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this campus participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This campus's specific completion rate is not reported in federal data; the state average completion rate is 61.9%, but a direct comparison is not reported.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $23,251, per federal Scorecard data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,251, per federal Scorecard data.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (973) 278-5400 or via its website for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

Berkeley College-Woodland Park is a private for-profit school, which can affect tuition pricing and institutional funding sources compared to public or non-profit schools.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program lengths are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review outcome data via the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at the provided link.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not report program formats or schedules needed to assess career-changer fit; prospective students should contact the school to discuss options.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for specifics on programs like LPN or surgical technologist.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Berkeley College-Woodland Park at (973) 278-5400 or through its website at berkeleycollege.edu.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

This data set does not include comparative information on nearby schools; check the College Scorecard for comparison tools.

Nearby trade and career schools in New Jersey

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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