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Whether you are laid-off, want to enhance your current skill set by earning a college degree or certification, or are unclear of which career to pursue, RVCC has made it easier for you to search careers! Simply click here to kick start your RVCC career game plan. Within each career category, you’ll discover a wide range of related majors, and an RVCC Career Coach can guide you too. Read below to learn about some of RVCC’s rewarding careers and meet several graduates pursuing their educational path. Click here to begin today or apply now!  And, to participate in an upcoming Information Session, register here.

Nursing

Before the Coronavirus, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics expected over a half million new RN jobs to be created by 2022. Since then, the virus has driven up the demand and pay for this timely profession. RVCC’s Nursing Programs are highly respected and accredited by both the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) and The New Jersey Board of Nursing. The College offers two options for becoming a Registered Nurse (AAS Degree in Nursing): The Registered Nursing Program and The Practical Nurse-Bridge to RN Program. Click here for more details.

Meet RVCC Nursing Graduate Liam

After RVCC: Started a career in healthcare including serving as an intensive care unit nurse.
Why I Love RVCC:  RVCC's nursing professors have an intense clinical background and really high standards. Some of them have 40 years of experience. They do a great job of preparing you for the boards. Nurses that come from RVCC have a great reputation!

Business Management and Administration

Are you naturally curious and love to problem solve? Do you like to work with money and enjoy interacting with people? Then explore RVCC’s Business Management and Administration Programs and choose from an array of degrees and certifications, including General Business, Financial Services Option in Business Management, and Tax Preparer among others. Apply now!

Meet RVCC General Business Graduate Hadir

After RVCC: Graduated from Rutgers Business School with a double major in Management and Marketing.
Why I Love RVCC: RVCC was a great start for me. It prepared me mentally and physically for a four-year university. I love RVCC with a passion and never wanted to leave.

Legal, Paralegal, And Criminal Justice

Is helping and protecting others important to you? Do you want to ensure that justice is served and the law is fair? Does questioning and prepping witnesses, analyzing trial evidence or case data interest you? If so, then RVCC’s Legal, Paralegal & Criminal Justice  Programs have you covered with these exciting majors: Criminal Justice, (A.S.) or Paralegal Studies, (A.A.S.), or Paralegal Studies, Certificate. Click here to apply.

Meet RVCC Criminal Justice Graduate Faranak

After RVCC: Graduated from Rutgers University and worked as an investigator in the Office of Public Defender.
Why I Love RVCC: As a non-traditional student who just immigrated to the U.S., I had no idea where to start and how to pursue my goals. RVCC gave me the opportunity to visualize my dreams and provided me with tools to achieve them.

Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (STEM)

Are you fascinated by scientific innovation? Do you envision a career working to cure those who are ill? Are you curious about how things work? If so, explore RVCC’s STEM Programs to learn about such incredible career pathways as: Engineering, (A.S.),  Pre-Medicine & Pre-Pharmacy, (A.S.),  Computer Networking & Cybersecurity, (A.A.S.), and Automotive Technology, Certificate. Search STEM careers here!

Meet RVCC Engineering and Mathematics Graduate Joel

After RVCC: Graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and working as an engineer.
Why I Love RVCC: The staff and advisors had a big impact on my success. The environment allows students to be recognized while fostering growth.

If you’re wondering “What are the best colleges near me?” RVCC offers high quality career training, college degrees, online programs, and certificate programs at an affordable cost.

About RVCC

RVCC has been ranked the best community college in NJ by WalletHub.com and Niche.com. According to Zippia.com, RVCC students are the highest earning graduates of any New Jersey community college. As a leading state college in New Jersey, RVCC serves students locally from Somerset County and Hunterdon County, across the country, and around the world, offering top degree programs and the best local career training. For information, visit www.raritanval.edu.