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Ocean County College
Toms River, New Jersey · Public community college
Address: College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754 · Phone: (732) 255-0400 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Ocean County College is a public trade and career school in Toms River, New Jersey offering medical assistant programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Ocean County College's completion rate is 41.5%, below the state average of 61.9%, with median graduate debt of $11,150 and median earnings of $45,210 ten years after entry.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Ocean County College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 27.0% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,010 | $47,210 | $49,920 |
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
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
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.
About this school
Ocean County College is a public trade and career training campus located in Toms River, New Jersey. The school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and, for its nursing offerings, the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) can be used here. Federal data shows one trade-related program on record, medical assistant programs, as the top program at this campus.
Looking at the numbers reported to the U.S. Department of Education: the completion rate at this campus is 41.5%, which is below the state average of 61.9%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $11,150, and median earnings 10 years after entry were $45,210. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 27.0% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, pointing to a meaningful share of lower-income students at this large suburban campus of roughly 5,424 undergraduates.
Because federal data lists just one trade program here, this campus may suit someone specifically interested in medical assistant training rather than someone comparing many trade options at one site. Program length is not reported here, so prospective students should confirm scheduling and format directly with the school. To verify accreditation status and current outcomes, check the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the ACEN, and review the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard listing for this school before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Federal data lists medical assistant programs as the top trade program at Ocean County College, with one program recorded overall.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, Ocean County College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, and its status is listed as accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 41.5%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt among graduates is $11,150, per federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $45,210, 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 (732) 255-0400 or visit ocean.edu for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
Ocean County College is a public institution, which can affect tuition rates and eligibility for certain state or federal aid programs.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm scheduling.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education or ACEN, and review official outcomes on the College Scorecard at collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?185873.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data does not report program length or format, so fit for career changers cannot be determined from federal data alone; contact the school to ask about scheduling options.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school for program-specific requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Ocean County College at (732) 255-0400 or through its website, ocean.edu.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Federal data does not include comparisons with other schools; use the College Scorecard at collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?185873 to look up nearby programs for comparison.
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.