Ocean County College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

Ocean County College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Toms River, New Jersey.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,218 for New Jersey residents and $6,970 for other students on average. It offers 59 degree programs through 30 Certificate, 29 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 12 programs (6 Certificate, 6 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	College Drive, Toms River, NJ
Phone	732-255-0400
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,218 Out-of-State$6,970
Student Population »	7,095 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	42%
Transfer-out Rate	10%
Retention Rate	69% (Full-time) 46% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,724
Students to Faculty	22:1 (4.55%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$39,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,218 for New Jersey residents and $6,970 for out-of-state students at Ocean County College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,609) over public community colleges in New Jersey.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Ocean County College. Then, we compare its costs to New Jersey community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	New Jersey Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,218	$6,970
Books & Supplies	$438
Off-Campus Living Costs	$30,530
Average Financial Aid	$3,724
Cost of Attendance	$36,186	$37,938
After Financial Aid	$32,462	$34,214
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$39,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	New Jersey Residents	Out-of-State Students
Ocean County College	$5,218	$6,970
Public Community Colleges in New Jersey	$7,618	$8,609
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Ocean County College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 12 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 6 Certificate, 6 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	6	6	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	30	29	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Science	NOT OFFERED	11 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies

what is Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Near and Middle Eastern Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Communication and Journalism

what is Communication and Journalism program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	28 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

what is Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	402 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	387 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
International/Global Studies	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Kinesiology and Exercise Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	62 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Social Work	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Visual and Performing Arts	NOT OFFERED	39 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Digital Arts	NOT OFFERED	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Commercial and Advertising Art	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Occupational Therapist Assistant	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Athletic Training/Trainer	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	116 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	198 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 7,095 students at Ocean County College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 3,104 male students and 4,217 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	7,321	3,384	3,937
Male Students	3,104	1,548	1,556
Female Students	4,217	1,836	2,381

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Ocean County College, there are 7,186 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,132 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,271 students are enrolled exclusively and 861 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	7,186
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,271
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	861
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	5,054