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General Biology Schools in New Jersey

3,103 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of General 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 2,569
Master’s Degree 327
Associate Degree 188
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

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: 21.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 35.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for General 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 General 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
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962.

#2

Rowan University

Glassboro
294 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

In their early career, Rowan grads earn an average salary of $47,699. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

A typical student attending Rutgers Newark will pay a net price of $15,996. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 85% of students get financical aid.

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

The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $46,890 after graduation. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. A typical student attending Stockton State will pay a net price of $21,404.

#7

Seton Hall University

South Orange
157 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,071 after graduation. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at TCNJ. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

In their early career, NJIT grads earn an average salary of $64,546. 57% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,582.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,707. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,159 a year.

General Biology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 12% $90,490
Life Scientists 10% $73,440
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Biological Scientists 0% $81,880

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
Botany/Plant Biology 29

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