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Engineering Schools in New Jersey

4,830 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Engineering is the 6th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,740
Master’s Degree 1,230
Associate Degree 363
Post-Master’s Certificate 254
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 254
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 230
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 230
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 230
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 13
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 13
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 13

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 17.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.4%
  • Other Races: 5.6%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in New Jersey

115,270 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in New Jersey

Engineering grads earn an average of $113,560 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,191 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $23,035. 66% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time.

1,178 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $82,237 after graduation.

1,164 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $64,546 after graduation. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at NJIT.

#4

Rowan University

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $27,158. 52% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Princeton University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $9,836. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $84,713 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $28,245. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 8.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $5,727. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,605 a year.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,084 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,950. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,129 a year. A typical student attending HCCC will pay a net price of $5,899.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,080 Total Students

A typical student attending RVCC will pay a net price of $6,127. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,715 after earning their degree at this institution. 52% of students get financical aid.

Engineering Careers in NJ

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 25% $101,540
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 23% $97,010
Software Applications Developers 23% $101,460
Physicists 16% $119,930
Petroleum Engineers 14% $180,320
Industrial Engineers 14% $94,030
Aerospace Engineers 14% $114,270
Civil Engineers 13% $97,060
Cost Estimators 12% $69,960
Electrical Engineers 12% $108,470
Chemical Engineers 12% $115,330
Engineering Professors 11% $0
Mechanical Engineers 10% $92,510
Environmental Engineers 9% $84,940
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $153,720
Architecture Professors 8% $0
Electronics Engineers 8% $113,030
Biomedical Engineers 7% $91,230
Systems Software Developers 6% $121,680
Materials Engineers 6% $87,750
Industrial Production Managers 6% $120,960
Engineers 5% $116,570
Health and Safety Engineers 4% $106,990
Computer Hardware Engineers 3% $111,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Computer & Information Sciences 5,444
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 4,106
Mathematics & Statistics 1,174
Physical Sciences 1,090
Engineering Technologies 906
Natural Resources & Conservation 370
Agriculture 292
Communications Technology/Support 260

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