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Religion in New Jersey

Religion Schools in New Jersey

44 students earned Religion degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

A Religion major is the 220th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religion Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11
Master’s Degree 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1
Post-Master’s Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.8%
  • White: 50.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.6%
  • Other Races: 15.9%
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Jobs for Religion Grads in New Jersey

520 people in the state and 23,100 in the nation are employed in jobs related to religion.

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Wages for Religion Jobs in New Jersey

Religion grads earn an average of $84,620 in the state and $82,420 nationwide.

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

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,677. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. 82% of students get financical aid.

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6 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 58% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#4

Seton Hall University

South Orange
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,732.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Georgian Court. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $19,311.

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#6

Drew University

Madison
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. 99% of students get financical aid.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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Religion Careers in NJ

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 9% $73,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
1,256
Jewish Studies 29
Christian Studies 10

View all majors related to Religion

View Nationwide Religion Report

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