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Governor Phil Murphy • Lt. Governor Tahesha Way

Some College, No Degree

Go further with an in-demand degree.

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New Jersey is home to countless growing industries that pay family-sustaining wages - and in just a short period, you could find yourself in any one of these in-demand industries! Explore some of the fastest growing industries in New Jersey and see what sparks your excitement.

The programs highlighted below are part of a Collaborative to build career pathways that allow for seamless transitions and curriculum alignment between education and industry, as well as life-long learning opportunities.

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Data Analytics

Almost all organizations use data analytics to guide strategic business decisions. Develop the in-demand skills needed to collect, process, and analyze data, no matter the type of organization. The average annual wage for data scientists and other mathematical science occupations is $116,250 in New Jersey. Learn more about programs at the following colleges:

Brookdale Community College

Middlesex College

Camden County College

County College of Morris

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Manufacturing

As evident during the pandemic, disruptions in the global supply chain affect New Jersey's economy as much as the rest of the world's. Help manage the movement of goods to better protect against future disruptions. The average annual wage for logistics managers is $89,310 for entry level workers and $146,440 for experienced workers in New Jersey. Learn more about programs at the following colleges:

Hudson County Community College

Rowan College at Burlington County

Salem Community College

Union College of Union County, NJ

William Paterson University

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Renewable Energy

New Jersey is committed to building an inclusive green workforce and achieving a 100 percent clean energy state economy by 2035. Become a crucial part of the highly trained workforce making New Jersey more sustainable and advancing the state's economic vitality. Learn more about programs at the following colleges:

Atlantic Cape Community College

Bergen Community College

Middlesex College

Rowan College of South Jersey

Rowan University

Health Services

The pandemic underscored and exacerbated the critical shortage of health care professionals. Use your talents to help save and improve people's lives in the fastest growing sector in New Jersey. Learn more about programs at the following colleges:

Atlantic Cape Community College

Bergen Community College

Camden County College

Mercer County Community College

Passaic County Community College

Rowan College of South Jersey

Union College of Union County, NJ

Rutgers University

Thomas Edison State University

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Cybersecurity

With the uptick in data breaches and cyber crimes, there is growing need to protect businesses and individuals' information alike. Acquire the training and skills to ensure data integrity and protection at the State's leading firms. The average annual wage for database administrators is $81,200 for entry level workers and $139,430 for experienced workers in New Jersey. Learn more about programs at the following colleges:

Bergen Community College

Camden County College

Ocean County College

Raritan Valley Community College

Rowan College at Burlington County

Rowan University

Programs listed above are currently participating in the Centers of Workforce Innovation focused on building pathways to serve the learning lifespan of students and workers to build an innovative workforce. For a full list of other approved degree and certificate offerings across the institutions in New Jersey, visit the Inventory of Program Offerings.

Last Updated: Thursday, 03/14/24