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Mathematics & Statistics Schools in New Jersey

1,174 Mathematics & Statistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Mathematics & Statistics major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors in New Jersey

Mathematics & Statistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 766
Master’s Degree 310
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35
Associate Degree 20

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a mathematics and statistics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mathematics and statistics majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 14.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.6%
  • White: 34.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 32.1%
  • Other Races: 5.1%
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Jobs for Mathematics & Statistics Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 49,820 people employed in jobs related to a mathematics and statistics degree, compared to 1,734,280 nationwide.

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Wages for Mathematics & Statistics Jobs in New Jersey

Mathematics & Statistics grads earn an average of $100,500 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 11 colleges in New Jersey that offer mathematics and statistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

#3

Princeton University

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $9,836.

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

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,890 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

#5

Rowan University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,699 after earning their degree at this institution. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending Rowan will pay a net price of $27,158.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. A typical student attending TCNJ will pay a net price of $28,245. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $64,546 after earning their degree at this institution. 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

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, Kean grads earn an average salary of $43,751.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,556 Total Students

An average student at Felician will pay a net price of $16,984. Most students complete their degree in 4.55 years. In their early career, Felician grads earn an average salary of $44,483.

#10

Seton Hall University

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

Mathematics & Statistics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers mathematics and statistics majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Mathematicians 38% $111,910
Statisticians 30% $112,180
Actuaries 20% $101,280
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $81,790
Financial Specialists 8% $77,080
Financial Analysts 6% $94,070
Survey Researchers 4% $69,620
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Economists 0% $87,590
Biological Scientists 0% $81,880

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mathematics and statistics.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Computer & Information Sciences 5,444
Engineering 4,817
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 4,106
Physical Sciences 1,090
Engineering Technologies 906
Natural Resources & Conservation 370
Agriculture 292
Communications Technology/Support 260

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