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Health Professions Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 17,291 students earned their Health Professions degrees in NJ.

In this state, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in New Jersey

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 4,881
Bachelor’s Degree 4,517
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 3,279
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 3,279
Master’s Degree 1,659
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,476
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,476
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,476
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,284
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,284
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,284
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 195
Post-Master’s Certificate 195
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 20.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 38.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 645,260 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in New Jersey

Health Professions grads earn an average of $73,390 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick
2,387 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. 66% of students get financical aid.

#2

Rowan University

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

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $47,699 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#3

Jersey College

Teterboro
618 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,514 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. 83% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

#4

Stockton University

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

48% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,404. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

#5

Union County College

Cranford
506 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,605 a year. 17% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $5,727.

#6

Seton Hall University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,634. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall.

#7

Rutgers University - Camden

Camden
445 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,369. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

#8

Thomas Edison State University

Trenton
299 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,659 after earning their degree at this institution.

#9

Essex County College

Newark
291 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,360 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 84% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,844 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#10

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
285 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,158 a year. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Health Professions Careers in NJ

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Home Health Aides 49% $23,620
Personal Care Aides 39% $28,840
Physician Assistants 33% $120,700
Massage Therapists 32% $42,500
Nurse Practitioners 31% $118,040
Occupational Therapy Assistants 29% $70,460
Physical Therapist Assistants 28% $69,190
Genetic Counselors 25% $83,410
Medical Assistants 23% $35,290
Respiratory Therapists 23% $73,080
Physical Therapist Aides 23% $25,950
Software Applications Developers 23% $101,460
Physical Therapists 22% $95,690
Orthotists and Prosthetists 21% $70,100
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 21% $76,740
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $92,380
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 21% $53,290
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Athletic Trainers 20% $52,610
Phlebotomists 20% $37,300
Occupational Therapists 19% $95,090
Therapists 19% $0
Dental Laboratory Technicians 19% $39,770
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $111,260
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $50,790
Audiologists 17% $83,530
Occupational Therapy Aides 17% $24,370
Physicists 16% $119,930
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $62,900
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $73,840
Medical Appliance Technicians 15% $39,140
Medical Secretaries 15% $41,740
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 14% $37,140
Nurse Midwives 14% $112,740
Community Health Workers 13% $45,750
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $68,160
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 13% $45,370
Exercise Physiologists 13% $49,860
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13% $79,840
Dental Hygienists 13% $88,300
Dental Assistants 13% $41,950
Veterinarians 13% $113,860
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 13% $56,750
Healthcare Support Workers 12% $34,840
Psychology Professors 12% $87,050
Dentists 12% $143,120
Registered Nurses 12% $81,820
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 12% $28,950
Nursing Assistants 12% $29,470
Optometrists 12% $116,340
Counselors 12% $56,970
Medical Equipment Preparers 12% $38,680
Computer and Information Research Scientists 11% $124,240
Dispensing Opticians 11% $57,450
Rehabilitation Counselors 10% $62,600
Surgical Technologists 10% $53,070
Clergy 10% $58,300
Life Scientists 10% $73,440
Speech-Language Pathologists 10% $87,500
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 10% $82,260
Marketing Managers 10% $160,420
Family and General Practitioners 9% $201,670
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $30,270
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 9% $32,520
Orthodontists 8% $208,000
Administrative Services Managers 8% $118,540
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 8% $50,340
Sales Managers 8% $149,770
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 8% $62,450
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $77,190
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $85,160
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 8% $74,720
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Nurse Anesthetists 7% $176,920
Radiation Therapists 7% $102,340
Computer User Support Specialists 7% $60,310
Physicians and Surgeons 7% $208,000
Managers 7% $127,510
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $80,730
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 6% $91,590
Social Work Professors 6% $71,930
Dietetic Technicians 6% $33,410
Dentists 6% $208,000
Chiropractors 6% $99,070
Engineers 5% $116,570
Podiatrists 5% $128,850
Recreational Therapists 4% $58,100
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 4% $60,830
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 4% $89,810
Pharmacists 2% $119,330
Marriage and Family Therapists 0% $72,450
Fine Artists 0% $62,170
Epidemiologists 0% $102,500
Psychiatric Technicians 0% $45,520
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $74,350
Psychiatric Aides -3% $36,810
Medical Transcriptionists -5% $42,050
Computer Programmers -13% $76,320

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