C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
52/100 · earnings-weighted

Middlesex College

2-Year Public
📍 Edison, New Jersey 08837
Outcomes
C
50/100
Affordability
B+
79/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
C
48/100
Prestige
D
32/100

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

11,471
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,958
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Middlesex College ▼

29% 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
$542,180
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,456
1-Year Change
+3.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$46,861
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,254
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,750
Median debt at graduation
33.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
32.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 21% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 55th 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 Middlesex 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$69,896$93,065+15%#151 of 962#544$15,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$64,174$86,511+32%#33 of 560#100—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$59,451$81,043+31%#26 of 237#70—
Engineering Science—$74,449-1%#4 of 7#5—
Computer and Information Sciences—$70,069+29%#13 of 122#38—
Physical Sciences$27,136$67,944+38%#3 of 24#4$7,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations$33,090$62,991+29%#28 of 547#123$9,000
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$29,265$55,217+8%#20 of 50#31$5,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections$32,712$51,937+11%#126 of 426#238$7,250
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26,693$48,845+11%#131 of 947#554$9,250
Education$16,846$48,532+16%#5 of 31#20—
Graphic Communications$20,483$38,274+6%#12 of 22#15—
Visual and Performing Arts—$28,432-13%#8 of 10#10—

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 Middlesex College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $542,180
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,456/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 07095 (4.1% cap, Woodbridge)

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🏆 Where Middlesex College Ranks

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

🥈
Graphic Communications, Other
of 4 schools
#5
Physical Sciences, General
of 30 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,472 $5,472

Financial Aid

64%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
6%
Take Out Loans
$6,958
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,237
$30,001 - $48,000$6,286
$48,001 - $75,000$7,288
$75,001 - $110,000$4,627

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 419 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 275 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 169 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 98 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 60 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 41 grads/yr Education, General 39 grads/yr Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 34 grads/yr Graphic Communications, Other 31 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 27 grads/yr Engineering Science 23 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 22 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 18 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 16 grads/yr Visual and Performing Arts, General 16 grads/yr Accounting 13 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12 grads/yr Homeland Security 12 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 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
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs

Student Demographics

11,471
Total Students
55%
Women
60%
Traditional Age (18-24)
29%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 22%
Hispanic 34%
Black 10%
Asian 20%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 29%
With Family 72%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,269 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 57%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 60%
25-64 (Adult) 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Middlesex 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 Middlesex College?
Tuition at Middlesex College is $5,472 for in-state students and $5,472 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,958.
What is the graduation rate at Middlesex College?
The graduation rate at Middlesex College is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Middlesex College a good school?
Middlesex College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (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 (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Middlesex College?
Middlesex College has a total enrollment of 11,471 students.
Is there rental demand near Middlesex College?
Yes! Approximately 29% of students at Middlesex College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,269 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Edison area.

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