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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 4,107 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Biological & Biomedical Sciences is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in New Jersey

Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,313
Master’s Degree 480
Associate Degree 198
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 105
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a biological and biomedical sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological and biomedical sciences majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 22.6%
  • Black or African American: 10.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.7%
  • White: 37.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 5.1%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in New Jersey

There are 105,010 people in the state and 2,967,610 people in the nation working in biological and biomedical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, biological and biomedical sciences grads earn an average of $99,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,136 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

#2

Rowan University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,158. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,699 a year.

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

Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,890 after earning their degree at this institution. 82% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,422 a year. 91% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

#6

Princeton University

Princeton
214 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $84,713 after graduation.

#8

Seton Hall University

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

This private school has an average net price of $32,634. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,071 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 82% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.30% which is lower than average.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,546 a year.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Statisticians 30% $112,180
Software Applications Developers 23% $101,460
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Exercise Physiologists 13% $49,860
Biological Science Professors 12% $90,490
Computer and Information Research Scientists 11% $124,240
Biochemists and Biophysicists 10% $129,670
Life Scientists 10% $73,440
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Microbiologists 7% $74,310
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $61,940
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Epidemiologists 0% $102,500
Biological Scientists 0% $81,880

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological and biomedical sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Computer & Information Sciences 5,444
Engineering 4,817
Mathematics & Statistics 1,174
Physical Sciences 1,090
Engineering Technologies 906
Natural Resources & Conservation 370
Agriculture 292
Communications Technology/Support 260

View all majors related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences

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