Fast Facts
About Us
With 40 degree and certificate options at the graduate and undergraduate level, Rutgers School of Health Professions is the largest health professions school in the nation. Students take general education courses at our partner schools or other accredited colleges or universities, and complete a degree or certificate program at Rutgers SHP in their majors. We are proud to say our graduates have a nearly 100% placement rate within the first three months of graduation.
5 reasons to choose us
- Programs offered in high-demand fields with robust career markets
- Diverse clinical affiliates that are among New Jersey’s most noted medical facilities
- Degree and certificate programs for both entry-level students and practicing health professionals
- Career laddering, allowing undergraduates to seamlessly advance to post-graduate degrees within Rutgers
- Nation’s most diverse university
Learn more from an admissions counselor. They can be reached at 973-972-5454 or by email.
By the Numbers
1,700 students from 41 states and 15 countries
600 online learners
463 faculty
3 New Jersey campuses
11,000+ alumni
48% of graduate students received aid in 2017-18
67% of undergraduate students received aid in 2017-18
40% of students are underrepresented minorities in the health professions
Rankings
College Factual 2018 ranks Rutgers No. 1 in Best Colleges to study Health Professions
US News and World Report
Physician Assistant Program (MS)
#16 in the Nation
#4 in North East Region
#2 in the Tri‐State
Rutgers Physical Therapy Program – North (Clinical Doctorate)
#36 in the Nation
#5 in the North East Region
#1 in the Tri‐State
Rutgers Physical Therapy Program– South (Clinical Doctorate)
#40 in the Nation
#7 in the North East Region
#2 in the Tri‐State
Rehabilitation Counseling (MS)
#24 in the Nation
#4 in the North East
#2 in the Tri-State
Health Care Management Degree Guide
Health Informatics B.S. and M.S., #4 in the nation
TheBestSchools.com
Online Masters in Bioinformatics, ranks #12 in nation
College Choice
Diagnostic Medical Sonography ranks #5 nationally
BestColleges.com
B.S. Health Sciences, #9 nationally
M.S. in Rehab Counseling, #18 in the nation
65 Bergen Street, Suite 120, Newark, NJ 07107-1709
Admissions: 973-972-5454
Dean's office: 973-972-4276
FAX: 973-972-7028
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