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Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, New Jersey · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ 08876 · Phone: (908) 526-1200 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Raritan Valley Community College is a public trade and career school in Branchburg, New Jersey, offering medical assistant, lineman, and medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Raritan Valley Community College has a 30.9% completion rate, below the state average of 61.9%, with median graduate debt of $10,500 and median earnings of $48,145 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; federal financial aid such as FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used, and about 26.2% 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 |
| Electrical power-line installers and repairers | $81,470 | $121,580 | $123,740 |
| Medical records specialists | $33,280 | $50,240 | $64,700 |
| Automotive service technicians and mechanics | $33,500 | $56,610 | $75,410 |
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 | Certificate, 1–2 years | 17 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 14 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | Associate degree | 14 | $122,145 | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 1–2 years | 6 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate, 1–2 years | 4 | 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
Raritan Valley Community College is a public trade and career campus in Branchburg, New Jersey. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with its nursing and occupational therapy tracks separately accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here. The campus offers six program families, most commonly medical assistant programs (31 completers), lineman schools (14 completers), and medical billing & coding programs (9 completers).
Among the numbers reported to the U.S. Department of Education: the overall completion rate is 30.9%, which is below the state average of 61.9%. Median debt for graduates is $10,500, and median earnings ten years after entry are $48,145 across the broader student population. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 26.2% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting a meaningful share of lower-income enrollment.
This campus, located in a fringe rural setting with an undergraduate enrollment of 5,416, may suit students pursuing shorter, focused trade credentials such as medical assisting or lineman training rather than longer associate-degree pathways alone. Whether it fits an adult career-changer depends on program length and schedule details not included here — contact the school directly. To verify accreditation status and outcomes yourself, check the College Scorecard listing or the named accreditors' websites.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Raritan Valley Community College offers six program families, most notably medical assistant programs (31 completers), lineman schools (14 completers), and medical billing & coding programs (9 completers).
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with nursing and occupational therapy programs separately accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and the American Occupational Therapy Association's Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy.
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 30.9%, which is below the New Jersey state average of 61.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $10,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings ten years after entry are $48,145, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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 (908) 526-1200 or visit its website for current tuition.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which generally means lower published tuition for state residents compared with for-profit trade schools.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Specific program lengths are not reported in the data provided; contact the school directly to confirm schedules for individual programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can review the school's federal outcomes on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?186645, and confirm accreditation directly with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
The data shows a mix of short, focused programs like medical assisting and lineman training, which may suit career-changers, but specific schedule or format fit is not reported here; check with the school.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach Raritan Valley Community College at (908) 526-1200 or through its website at https://www.raritanval.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
This is not reported in the available data; compare completion rates, costs, and earnings using the College Scorecard for other nearby campuses.
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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.