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General Studies in New Jersey

General Studies Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 795 students earned their General Studies degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, General Studies is the 15th most popular major in the state out of a total 648 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Studies Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 513
Bachelor’s Degree 281
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.5%
  • White: 57.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 10.9%
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Jobs for General Studies Grads in New Jersey

2,670 people in the state and 183,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to general studies.

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Wages for General Studies Jobs in New Jersey

General Studies grads earn an average of $73,660 in the state and $76,990 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in New Jersey that offer general studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Ocean County College

Toms River
484 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,480 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 72% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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307 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

29% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $14,684.

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135 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,464 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,753.

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#4

Pillar College

Newark
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
534 Total Students

The average student takes 4.00 years to complete their degree at Pillar. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

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#5

Rowan University

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

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,344. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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#6

Centenary University

Hackettstown
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
1,629 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Centenary. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate. 100% of students get financical aid.

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#8

Rider University

Lawrenceville
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid.

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2 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $17,955.

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General Studies Careers in NJ

Some of the careers general studies majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Professors 11% $62,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Liberal Arts 8,232
Humanities 303
Individualized Studies 48

View all majors related to General Studies

View Nationwide General Studies Report

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