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Genetics Schools in New Jersey

75 students earned Genetics degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Genetics is the 124th most popular major out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 60
Master’s Degree 11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 44.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 38.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.3%
  • Other Races: 4.0%
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Jobs for Genetics Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 4,870 people employed in jobs related to a genetics degree, compared to 274,990 nationwide.

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Wages for Genetics Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, genetics grads earn an average of $104,140. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,420.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,035.

Genetics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 12% $90,490
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
Biological Scientists 0% $81,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
General Biology 3,103
Biochemistry & Biophysics 338
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 154
Ecology & Systematics Biology 144
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 111
Biotechnology 63
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 43
Microbiology Science & Immunology 29

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