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Biological & Physical Science Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 374 students earned their Biological Science degrees in NJ.

A Biological & Physical Science major is the 52nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Physical Science Majors in New Jersey

Biological Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 175
Bachelor’s Degree 123
Master’s Degree 74
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.6%
  • White: 44.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 6.7%
  • Other Races: 15.2%
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Jobs for Biological & Physical Science Grads in New Jersey

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Wages for Biological & Physical Science Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a biological science grad in the state is $184,640, compared to a typical salary of $139,680 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer biological science degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

150 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,659 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

96 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,899.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,190 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $11,710. The full-time teacher rate is 8%. Graduates earn an average $34,228 after graduation.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at FDU. 96% of students get financical aid. An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $12,069.

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

The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. 85% of students get financical aid.

Biological & Physical Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers biological science majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 1,172
Nutrition Science 237
Sustainability Science 109
Interdisciplinary Studies 92
Cognitive Science 46
International Studies 46
Holocaust Studies 33
Behavioral Science 29

View all majors related to Biological & Physical Science

View Nationwide Biological & Physical Science Report

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