by Laurence M. Downes
Chair of the New Jersey Commission on Higher Education and the CEO of New Jersey
Resources.
When you're ready to think about
college - think New Jersey! With 60 different colleges
and universities, New Jersey has a campus that's as individual
as you are. Whether you are preparing for a specific
career, or your future goals are still taking shape, you will
find the
perfect educational experience right here in the Garden State. What are you looking for in a college...
- A diverse and dynamic community
- A picturesque setting
- Access to world-class art and music
- Championship sports teams
- A challenging academic climate
- Opportunities to work directly with research professors
- Internships that allow you to put your studies into action
- Professors who are recognized as the best in their field
- Preparation for a fulfilling career
- Or friendships that last a lifetime?
You'll find all these and more in New Jersey. There's everything
from community colleges to research universities, in rural locales
and urban centers. And with over 3,500 degree and certificate
programs, New Jersey offers the education and training that paves
the way for successful future.
Programs range from the liberal arts to highly specialized studies
to career-oriented preparation. Search our inventory to
get an idea of the many fields of study available.
Many students enter a four-year college right after high school. Others
select a community college and complete a certificate or associate
degree program to prepare for a job or transfer on to a four-year
college to earn a baccalaureate degree. The NJ
TRANSFER initiative
provides an electronic system to facilitate smooth transfers between
institutions.
Whatever path you choose, our colleges are plugged into the hottest
careers, with high-tech research, internships, and training opportunities
that give you the edge in today's competitive job market, and prepare
you for the job market of the future.
Interested in graduate studies in the arts and sciences, law, medicine,
or business? Many excellent undergraduate majors at New Jersey
colleges and universities can help you get there. Is teaching
the right career for you? For those who want to make a difference
in the lives of future students, New Jersey has some of the finest
teacher preparation programns in the nation.
Our colleges and universities are innovative and competitive. Did
you know that New Jersey is home to some of the nation's most wired
campuses and has a state-of-the-art higher
education video and data network? Substantial investments
in technology give students in all disciplines access to high-tech
equipment, interactive online learning, and high-speed data and video
communication. Also, thousands of courses and many full degree
programs are available through distance learning, which makes higher
education available around the clock and around the globe.
College is the best investment you and your family can make for
the future. It will pay off in a lifetime of higher earnings,
with incomes for college graduates averaging as much as 64% more
than those for high school graduates who do not go to college. And
college is not beyond your reach! New Jersey and the federal
government provide a generous array of financial aid programs that
make college in New Jersey more affordable than you may imagine.
In addition, campus-based student support programs may provide
an extra boost to help you succeed. Thanks to the state's latest
effort, the NJ STARS program, students who graduate in the top 20%
of their high school class can attend their local community college
free of tuition and fees, and they may be eligible for an additional
two years at a public four-year college.
To jump start your career and grow intellectually in a challenging
educational environment, you need look no farther than the Garden
State. New Jersey has a college that will provide the ideal
environment for you.
Check out these websites for links to
a wealth of information about the many opportunities awaiting you
in New Jersey.
New Jersey colleges and universities are helping to build the next
generation of leaders in every field. New Jersey businesses
recognize that our higher education system is world class - take
a closer look at what we have to offer.
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