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FINANCIAL AID RATE

53%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

19:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

6

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$4,077

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Raritan Valley Community College prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC)

2 Convent Road, Morristown, NJ

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is located in Branchburg, New Jersey. Their mission statement is “to develop critical thinking, foster intellectual curiosity, promote leadership, encourage social responsibility, support personal growth, and sustain engaged citizenship within a diverse population of students and community members.”

RVCC has over 90 degrees and certificate programs, and it currently has over 4,000 and 3,500 part-time students. While all of RVCC faculty has advanced degrees, more than 30% hold Doctorates and includes acclaimed authors, Fulbright Scholars and Princeton Mid-Career fellows.

Academic Programs:

  • Business and Public Service
  • Career Programs (noncredit)
  • Communication & Languages
  • Computer Science
  • English
  • Health Science Education
  • Humanities, Social Sciences & Education
  • Mathematics
  • Office of Academic Affairs
  • Science & Engineering
  • Student Development
  • Visual and Performing Arts

First year students are entered into the First Year Experience (FYE) Program, providing a comprehensive and effective transition into the college experience. Other student services include Advising & Counseling Services, Academic Support, Career Services, and child care. Full-time students qualify to receive a 25% discount on NJ Transit monthly passes.

Review tuition and fee information on the RVCC Finance Department/Bursar’s page to find out more information about the school's affordability.

RVCC Transfer Toolkit via the school's career coach and learn more about the transfer process.  The checklist provides a step-by-step process with detailed information for students transferring into and out of RVCC and policy information and advisement for those who need additional assistance.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. RVCC has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Less Than Two-Year Award
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate2
Less Than Two-Year Award0
Associate's Degree250

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male122
Female130

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian3
Asian6
Black43
Hispanic46
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders1
White126
Multiple Races7
Non Resident Alien3
Unknown17

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at RVCC, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 590
      • Average Annual Salary: $64030
    • Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
      • Average Annual Salary: $79840

      Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

      Admission Requirements & Details

      The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Raritan Valley Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

      College Credits Accepted

      • Dual Credits
      • Life Experience Credits
      • AP Course Credits
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      Academics & Student Services

      Student Services

      To support students and graduates, Raritan Valley Community College may provide student services including:

      • Online course work available
      • Night and weekend classes available
      • Remedial courses
      • Career path counseling
      • Student employment
      • Assisting students to find work
      • Child care

      Intercollegiate Athletics

      RVCC is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

      • Baseball
      • Basketball
      • Golf
      • Soccer
      • Softball
      • Volleyball