At Brookdale Community College, academic excellence, student success, affordability, and community impact are more than priorities. They are the foundation of who we are. Every program, partnership, and learning experience is designed to help students Be Supported, Be Successful, and Be Brookdale as they pursue meaningful and rewarding futures.

Our commitment to quality is reflected in what our students experience every day:

• 81 percent say professors put significant effort into teaching their classes.

• 76 percent report it is easy to get the classes they need.

• 92 percent feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.

• A 17 to 1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized support and mentorship.

• Graduates earn a median salary of $50,836 five years out, well above the national average.

With more than 60 degree and certificate programs, Brookdale offers flexible in-person, hybrid, and online options to meet students where they are. Our seamless transfer pathways—with Rutgers University, Georgian Court University, Kean University, and Monmouth University—allow students to complete their bachelor’s degrees right here in Monmouth County. We also offer more than 40 transfer agreements with leading four-year colleges and universities from Paris to New Jersey and beyond, guaranteeing qualified students junior-year status. Several agreements even provide three-plus-one pathways so your junior year can be completed at Brookdale for significant savings.

Students also benefit from robust career services, workforce partnerships, and hands-on learning that prepare them for in-demand careers in nursing, business, engineering, information technology, criminal justice, cybersecurity, liberal arts, and more. Brookdale’s rigorous programs and dedicated faculty empower students to Be Bold, excel in a rapidly changing world, and graduate with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed.

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'In The Shadow of Greatness' Book Signing & Reading

'In The Shadow of Greatness' Book Signing & Reading

Barnabas Health Hosts FREE "Guys Night Out" Men's Health Event

Barnabas Health Hosts FREE "Guys Night Out" Men's Health Event

Invisible Country

Invisible Country

Macculloch Hall House Tour

Macculloch Hall House Tour

A Visual Feast: Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Historic District House Tour: Classic to Contemporary 1810-2012

A Visual Feast: Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Historic District House Tour: Classic to Contemporary 1810-2012

Japanese Drums and Ikebana Art

Japanese Drums and Ikebana Art

Fundraiser to see War Horse on Broadway

Fundraiser to see War Horse on Broadway

Author signing

Author signing

Author signing

Author signing

Book Signing

Book Signing

Book Signing

Book Signing

Author, Melissa Groeling will sign copies of her book Traffic Jam

Author, Melissa Groeling will sign copies of her book Traffic Jam

Book Signing for author Tiffany Haber

Book Signing for author Tiffany Haber

Karaoke with Giuseppe at Moose Lodge

Karaoke with Giuseppe at Moose Lodge

Poets in the Garden

Poets in the Garden

Oliver! at Algonquin Arts Center

Oliver! at Algonquin Arts Center

Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park

Local Music School Leader joins New York Classical Musicians in Free Concert at Monmouth University

Local Music School Leader joins New York Classical Musicians in Free Concert at Monmouth University

Comedy Nite

Comedy Nite

Anything Goes At Spring Lake Theatre Co.

Anything Goes At Spring Lake Theatre Co.

Free Family Concert: Tribute to Les Paul and Mary Ford

Free Family Concert: Tribute to Les Paul and Mary Ford

Monmouth County Fair

Monmouth County Fair

Michael's Feat Annual Picnic

Michael's Feat Annual Picnic

Algonquin Arts Theatre "Cinema Under The Stars" Series

Algonquin Arts Theatre "Cinema Under The Stars" Series

Sons of Norway Annual Peach Festival

Sons of Norway Annual Peach Festival

Intro to Dyeing Classes

Intro to Dyeing Classes

Jewelry Making: Etching Onto Metal

Jewelry Making: Etching Onto Metal

Intro to Crochet Classes at Cowerks

Intro to Crochet Classes at Cowerks

Drink N' Draw at Cowerks

Drink N' Draw at Cowerks

The Other Side of War: The Civil War on the Home Front Exhibit

The Other Side of War: The Civil War on the Home Front Exhibit

Belmar Cruise Night

Belmar Cruise Night

Pitchapalooza for New Authors

Pitchapalooza for New Authors

Doo-Wop Oldies with Sounds of the Street

Doo-Wop Oldies with Sounds of the Street

AIA-NJ will host its annual Design Conference

AIA-NJ will host its annual Design Conference

The Music of Buddy Holly

The Music of Buddy Holly

"Poopendous!" Pops Up in Manasquan on July 28

"Poopendous!" Pops Up in Manasquan on July 28

An Evening with Frank Sinatra featuring Jack Giampalmi

An Evening with Frank Sinatra featuring Jack Giampalmi

Camp Bow Wow Luau

Camp Bow Wow Luau

Belmar Movies on the Beach