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Biology in New Jersey

Biology Schools in New Jersey

2,882 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Biology major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,284
Master’s Degree 368
Associate Degree 189
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 34.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in New Jersey

There are 34,310 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, biology grads earn an average of $85,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 11 colleges in New Jersey that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

751 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. This public school has an average net price of $22,675. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
294 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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221 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 61%. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

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207 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

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170 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 34%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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165 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

96% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

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Seton Hall University

South Orange
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,732. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,659. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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94 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 57% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it.

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89 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 96% of students get financical aid. 48% of the teachers are full time.

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89 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,333. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

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Biology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
High School Teachers 2% $74,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Biochemistry & Biophysics 338
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 154
Ecology & Systematics Biology 144
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 111
Genetics 75
Biotechnology 63
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 43
Microbiology Science & Immunology 29

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