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A College For All<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our students are recent high school graduates looking to take the first two years toward a bachelor\u2019s degree; others want to start a great career right after graduating from Middlesex College. Some may be adult students who have been out of school for a while, looking to upgrade their skills or start college. They are returning military veterans seeking an education. They are also recent immigrants looking to improve their English skills or participate in workplace training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All are welcome.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What We Offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We offer 90+ degree and certificate programs, continuing adult education, workforce and customized training, as well as featured programs and online courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every student who comes to Middlesex College seeking a path to a better life can expect faculty and staff to be there for them every step of their journey.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1\/3 Entrance to Middlesex College’s 200-acre campus in Edison.<\/span><\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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2\/3 Our Perth Amboy Center is in a historic waterfront town with a rich maritime and industrial legacy.<\/span><\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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3\/3 Our New Brunswick Center is located in the heart of the New Brunswick business district.<\/span><\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Why Middlesex College?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Less than an hour from New York City, our home county is strategically located near lucrative career opportunities in technology, healthcare and business, with employers like Johnson & Johnson and the fast-growing autonomous technology industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Diversity and Inclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our students hail from every town in Middlesex County, the most diverse county in the state according to the 2020 U.S. Census, and nearly 40 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Debt-Free College<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to scholarships and grants, we make it possible for anyone<\/em> to afford Middlesex College without getting into debt. Students and families who make less than $65,000 are eligible for grants covering the entire cost of tuition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dedicated Professors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our caring faculty nurture students as they prepare to transfer to a four-year college or enter the world of work, providing career guidance and extending help beyond normal office hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transferability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many of our students seamlessly transfer as juniors to four-year institutions, including Rutgers, Kean, Montclair State, saving tens of thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can take classes day or evening, in-person or online. Students who work full-time can also earn a degree by taking advantage of our evening degree programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Real-World Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students develop skills for in-demand careers in healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and more, thanks to faculty who are industry experts and internship and co-op opportunities with corporate partners looking to Middlesex College for their workforce needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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