C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
39/100 · earnings-weighted

Brookdale Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Lincroft, New Jersey 07738
Brookdale Community College campus, Lincroft, NJ
Brookdale Community College campus, Lincroft, NJ. Photo: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 29%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B
72/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

9,916
Total Enrollment
29%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,032
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Brookdale Community College ▼

24% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$1,055,659
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,107
1-Year Change
+8.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Brookdale Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,379
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,658
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
29.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 36th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NJ wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Brookdale Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$80,574$94,122+16%#135 of 962#493$15,120
Engineering—$75,974+4%#22 of 53#37—
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$65,905$72,933+12%#136 of 560#344$16,325
Computer and Information Sciences$31,827$63,402+17%#29 of 122#64$8,675
Social Work—$57,548+46%#1 of 36#4$12,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$35,805$56,773-12%#34 of 39#38—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$33,473$53,328+9%#163 of 547#329$10,100
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$40,282$52,104-5%#77 of 117#97—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$30,595$49,932+7%#147 of 426#269$11,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$27,193$48,587-4%#25 of 41#38$13,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services—$45,928+24%#76 of 286#166—
Education$19,157$45,867+10%#8 of 31#24$10,494
Legal Support Services—$44,721+0%#69 of 109#95—
Social Sciences$26,231$44,277+3%#19 of 38#23$11,000
Culinary Arts and Related Services—$42,483+7%#22 of 96#66—
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations—$41,667-21%#7 of 8#7—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$20,077$38,816-12%#755 of 947#903$10,399

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Brookdale Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,055,659
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,107/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 07737 (4.4% cap, Leonardo)

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🏆 Where Brookdale Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#18
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
of 18 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,875 $8,625

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
33%
Receive Pell Grants
7%
Take Out Loans
$9,032
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,000
$30,001 - $48,000$7,419
$48,001 - $75,000$9,332
$75,001 - $110,000$12,892
$110,001+$14,676

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Social Sciences, General 266 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 210 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 176 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 131 grads/yr Education, General 73 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 69 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 56 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 47 grads/yr Social Work 33 grads/yr Engineering, General 31 grads/yr Interior Design 28 grads/yr Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 26 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 25 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 22 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 21 grads/yr Fashion Merchandising 19 grads/yr Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 16 grads/yr Homeland Security 14 grads/yr Environmental Science 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Brookdale Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Social scientists and related workers, all other
$100k/yr 40,800 jobs
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
$75k/yr 20,700 jobs
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Student Demographics

9,916
Total Students
54%
Women
63%
Traditional Age (18-24)
24%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 23%
Black 8%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 24%
With Family 76%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,380 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 74%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 63%
25-64 (Adult) 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Brookdale Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Brookdale Community College?
Tuition at Brookdale Community College is $7,875 for in-state students and $8,625 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,032.
What is the graduation rate at Brookdale Community College?
The graduation rate at Brookdale Community College is 29%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Brookdale Community College a good school?
Brookdale Community College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Brookdale Community College?
Brookdale Community College has a total enrollment of 9,916 students.
Is there rental demand near Brookdale Community College?
Yes! Approximately 24% of students at Brookdale Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,380 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lincroft area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology