2023 Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Jersey
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences School for You
In 2020-2021, biological and biomedical sciences students earned 4,106 degrees and certificates from a New Jersey school, making the subject the 8th in the state.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Jersey ranking. Our analysis looked at 20 schools in New Jersey to see which programs offered the best value experiences for biological and biomedical sciences students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools
Our analysis found Rowan College of South Jersey Gloucester Campus to be the best value school for biological and biomedical sciences students who want to pursue a degree in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Sewell, RCSJ is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at RCSJ are $5,550 per year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at RCSJ take out is $9,734.
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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Kean University is a great value for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the large suburb of Union, Kean is a public college with a large student population.
Kean undergraduate students pay an average of $12,595 in in-state tuition and fees each year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Kean accumulate an average of around $26,823 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $255, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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The excellent programs at Ramapo College of New Jersey helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best biological and biomedical sciences schools in New Jersey. Ramapo College is a moderately-sized public school located in the large suburb of Mahwah.
Ramapo College undergraduate students pay an average of $14,952 in in-state tuition and fees each year. After completing their degree, biological and biomedical sciences graduates from Ramapo College carry an average student debtload of $25,188.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Ramapo College also did well on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Jersey list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Montclair State University is a great value for biological and biomedical sciences students. Located in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Montclair State are $13,298 a year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at Montclair State accumulate an average of around $26,575 in student debt. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $341, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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Out of the 20 schools in New Jersey that were part of this year’s ranking, Rowan University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Rowan is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Glassboro.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Rowan are $14,376 per year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Rowan take out is $25,981. The average monthly payment of a loan this size is about $214, assuming that the borrower is on a 10-year repayment plan.
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William Paterson University of New Jersey came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Jersey ranking. William Paterson University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Wayne.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at William Paterson University are $14,208 a year. While working on their degree, biological and biomedical sciences majors at William Paterson University accumulate an average of around $25,615 in student debt.
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With a ranking of #7, Rutgers University - Newark did quite well on this year’s best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. Rutgers Newark is a fairly large public school located in the city of Newark.
Rutgers Newark undergraduate students pay an average of $15,208 in in-state tuition and fees each year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Rutgers Newark take out an average of $25,000 in student loans while working on their egree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $260, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
Rutgers Newark not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Jersey list.
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Stockton University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value schools for biological and biomedical sciences students. It came in at #8 on the list. Stockton State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Stockton State are $14,885 per year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Stockton State take out an average of $23,708 in student loans while working on their egree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $352.
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Rutgers University - Camden came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Jersey ranking. Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Camden.
Rutgers Camden undergraduate students pay an average of $15,657 in in-state tuition and fees each year. The average amount in student loans that biological and biomedical sciences majors at Rutgers Camden take out is $23,250. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $260, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Jersey ranking. NJIT is a large public school located in the large city of Newark.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at NJIT are $18,016 a year. Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at NJIT take out an average of $21,274 in student loans while working on their egree.
NJIT excels when it comes to quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Jersey list.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7,854 |
| New York | 11,836 |
| Maryland | 3,546 |
| Delaware | 549 |
| District of Columbia | 1,338 |
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Majors Related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 107,165 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 14,535 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 11,615 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 8,813 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 7,247 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 6,206 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 4,566 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 4,420 |
| Biotechnology | 3,911 |
| Zoology | 2,984 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 2,957 |
| Genetics | 1,543 |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 1,042 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 691 |
| Molecular Medicine | 83 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Biological & Biomedical Sciences
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 52,396 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 20 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
- Credit for the banner image above goes to Kelly White.
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