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Liberal Studies in New Jersey

Liberal Studies Schools in New Jersey

7,400 Liberal Studies students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Liberal Studies major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Liberal Studies Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 6,040
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 692
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 692
Bachelor’s Degree 654
Master’s Degree 13
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.3%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.6%
  • Other Races: 9.3%
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Jobs for Liberal Studies Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 2,670 people employed in jobs related to a liberal studies degree, compared to 183,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Liberal Studies Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a liberal studies grad in the state is $73,660, compared to a typical salary of $76,990 nationwide.

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

1,876 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,409 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 33% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $9,694. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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969 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,316 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $7,039.

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601 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,084 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,117. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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557 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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497 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 17%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,052. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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483 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,122 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,747. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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Ocean County College

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

100% of the teachers are full time. 72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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300 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,369 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending RCSJ will pay a net price of $8,229. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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275 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,025. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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232 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,342 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,820. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Liberal Studies Careers in NJ

Some of the careers liberal 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 liberal studies.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
General Studies 1,036
Humanities 303
Individualized Studies 48

View all majors related to Liberal Studies

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