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Religious Studies in New Jersey

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Religious Studies Schools in New Jersey

1,504 students earned Religion degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

A Religious Studies major is the 14th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 591
Post-Master’s Certificate 329
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 329
Master’s Degree 233
Associate Degree 195
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 147
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 147
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 147
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 0.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.4%
  • White: 96.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 0.3%
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Jobs for Religious Studies Grads in New Jersey

850 people in the state and 32,950 in the nation are employed in jobs related to religion.

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Wages for Religious Studies Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a religion grad in the state is $84,620, compared to a typical salary of $82,420 nationwide.

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

943 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,159 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.20%. Graduates earn an average $38,874 after graduation. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
156 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $6,581. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
154 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 84% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $6,940.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
71 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. 75% of students get financical aid.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
77 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $11,044. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
218 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,248. 98% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
41 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 3 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $9,900.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
258 Total Students

89% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,299 after earning their degree at this institution. An average student at Rabbinical College of America will pay a net price of $13,639.

#9

Princeton University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $9,836.

#9

Seton Hall University

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

Graduates earn an average $54,071 after graduation. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $32,634.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
57 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. An average student at Yeshivas Be'er Yitzchok will pay a net price of $19,264.

Religious Studies 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
Philosophy 155
General Philosophy & Religion 6
Other Philosophy & Religion 4

View all majors related to Religious Studies

View Nationwide Religious Studies Report

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