Graduate School–Camden
Local Impact, Global Connections, Endless Possibilities
Rutgers Graduate School–Camden, minutes from Philadelphia and rooted in South Jersey, brings together students from the region and around the world in a close-knit academic community where people are known by name and mentored closely. Graduate programs in teaching, public administration, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts prepare students to advance their careers, contribute new knowledge, and lead in their professions and communities.
Certificates, Master’s degree and PhD programs
Best-in-Class Universities
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of students receive some form of funding
Growth in applications over last five years
Grounded in Camden, Open to the World
At Rutgers Graduate School-Camden, the city and region are part of the journey. Rooted in Camden and connected to South Jersey and the Philadelphia region, the campus sits within a community shaped by resilience, creativity, and renewal. Along the Camden Waterfront and through the historic Cooper Grant neighborhood, students experience a place where local history, culture, and new energy come together.
Beyond campus, easy access to Philadelphia, nearby beaches, New York City, and Washington, D.C. expands what’s possible — linking graduate study to opportunity, exploration, and connection. Here, learning is grounded in place while opening doors far beyond it, inviting you to grow, contribute, and see how far your path can take you.
Find Your Place at Graduate School-Camden
Graduate School-Camden is shaped by the people who choose to grow here — working professionals, emerging scholars, parents, creators, researchers, and students from South Jersey, the Philadelphia region, and around the world. Each brings a different path, purpose, and ambition, forming a community where everyday progress and extraordinary achievement unfold side by side. Get to know the people, the work, and the places that make Graduate School-Camden home.
Hands-On Research Skills
More research activity is happening at Rutgers–Camden than in many universities across the country, and much of the research happening here is being done by faculty and graduate students alike. By bringing together faculty at the top of their fields, students with a passion for learning, and state-of-the-art resources and facilities, the Graduate School–Camden is a dynamic hub of innovation and discovery in New Jersey that’s making a major impact around the world.
Why Choose Graduate School–Camden?
Opportunities
Graduate School–Camden prepares students for the next step in their career by offering research opportunities, funding and financial aid, world-class faculty, housing, academic support, and much more.
Graduate Student Funding
Rutgers–Camden offers competitive funding for graduate students, including scholarships and teaching assistantships, for both New Jersey residents and out-of-state and international students.
Civic Engagement
Our nationally recognized outreach programs partner with local communities and organizations, enabling graduate students to make a meaningful, positive impact on those around us.
Program Spotlight: Prevention Science (M.S. | Ph.D.)
Prevention Science is an interdisciplinary research field for people who want to understand why social, educational, and health challenges emerge — and how they can be addressed before they grow. At Rutgers-Camden, the program focuses on studying risk, resilience, and effective interventions through theory, causal analysis, and advanced statistical methods.
Students learn to design and evaluate research that examines how programs, policies, and community conditions shape real outcomes. This program is a strong fit for those drawn to data-driven research, social impact, and the careful study of what helps individuals and communities thrive.
Program Spotlight: Spanish for Health Professions (Certificate)
The Rutgers-Camden Graduate Certificate in Spanish for Health Professions is designed for healthcare providers, public health professionals, and students who want to communicate more effectively with Spanish-speaking patients and communities. This fully online program focuses on building practical language skills and cultural understanding for real healthcare settings.
Through coursework grounded in clinical communication, population health, and cultural literacy, participants strengthen their ability to navigate language barriers, foster trust, and support more responsive care. Flexible, asynchronous study makes the certificate accessible for working professionals seeking to deepen their impact across clinical, community, and public health environments.
Discover the Graduate School–Camden
Whether your path leads you to study biology or public administration, or just about anything in between, the graduate school prepares you for what’s ahead in your journey.
