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Biotechnology Schools in New Jersey

63 students earned Biotech degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Biotechnology is the 129th most popular major out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biotechnology Majors in New Jersey

Biotech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 43
Master’s Degree 14
Associate Degree 6

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a biotech major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biotech majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 27.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.2%
  • White: 30.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 11.1%
  • Other Races: 3.2%
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Jobs for Biotechnology Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 1,910 people employed in jobs related to a biotech degree, compared to 154,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Biotechnology Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, biotech grads earn an average of $104,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,340.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer biotech degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $43,130 after graduation. A typical student attending William Paterson University will pay a net price of $18,498. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $18,191.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,084 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. A typical student attending Middlesex County College will pay a net price of $9,950. 60% of students get financical aid.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $42,756 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%.

Biotechnology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers biotech majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 12% $90,490
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Biological Scientists 0% $81,880

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biotech.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
General Biology 3,103
Biochemistry & Biophysics 338
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 154
Ecology & Systematics Biology 144
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 111
Genetics 75
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 43
Pharmacology & Toxicology 29

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