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General Education in New Jersey

General Education Schools in New Jersey

700 students earned General Education degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

A General Education major is the 30th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in New Jersey

General Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 347
Associate Degree 209
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 65
Bachelor’s Degree 54
Post-Master’s Certificate 15
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 15
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 63.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 9.7%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in New Jersey

There are 1,400 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in general education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a general education grad in the state is $88,870, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New Jersey that offer general education degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,677.

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121 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,103.

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85 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,369 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Monmouth University

West Long Branch
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $30,005. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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71 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,084 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 59% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Georgian Court. The student loan default rate is 0.10% which is lower than average.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at Saint Peter's College. This private school has an average net price of $11,293. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 58% of the teachers are full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,651 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,455. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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#10

Salem Community College

Carneys Point
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
865 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending Salem County College will pay a net price of $10,096. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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General Education Careers in NJ

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Education Professors 7% $78,960

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