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Microbiology in New Jersey

Microbiology Schools in New Jersey

33 Microbiology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Microbiology is the 163rd most popular major out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 19
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 24.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.2%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 5,420 people employed in jobs related to a microbiology degree, compared to 295,020 nationwide.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in New Jersey

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

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There are 2 colleges in New Jersey that offer microbiology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

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

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,675. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick.

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#2

Seton Hall University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $30,732.

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Microbiology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
Microbiologists 7% $74,310

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

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
Biotechnology 63
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 43

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