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Mathematics Schools in New Jersey

690 Math students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Mathematics is the 36th most popular major out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 584
Master’s Degree 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Associate Degree 20

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 42.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 19.9%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 32,330 people employed in jobs related to a math degree, compared to 1,205,580 nationwide.

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Wages for Mathematics Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a math grad in the state is $116,090, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,035. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Princeton University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. In their early career, Princeton grads earn an average salary of $84,713. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#3

Rowan University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 52% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

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

A typical student attending TCNJ will pay a net price of $28,245. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at NJIT.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,422 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,498. 98% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Mathematics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Mathematicians 38% $111,910
Statisticians 30% $112,180
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $81,790
High School Teachers 2% $74,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Applied Mathematics 283
Statistics 173
Other Statistics 28

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