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Chemistry in New Jersey

Chemistry Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 397 students earned their Chemistry degrees in NJ.

In this state, Chemistry is the 50th most popular major out of a total 648 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 241
Master’s Degree 67
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Associate Degree 24

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.6%
  • White: 39.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.9%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in New Jersey

There are 37,430 people in the state and 1,217,760 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in New Jersey

Chemistry grads earn an average of $96,100 in the state and $83,850 nationwide.

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

#1

Princeton University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. This private institution charges an average net price of $8,143.

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

A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $22,675. 58% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

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#3

Rowan University

Glassboro
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $21,344. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $17,508.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $24,659. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $15,677.

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#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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16 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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#9

Seton Hall University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Chemistry Careers in NJ

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Chemists 10% $89,000
Chemistry Professors 6% $0
High School Teachers 2% $74,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Analytical Chemistry 2
Other Chemistry 1

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