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Chemistry in New Jersey

Chemistry Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 401 students earned their Chemistry degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Chemistry is the 49th most popular major in the state out of a total 276 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
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

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: 16.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.5%
  • White: 39.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 15.7%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in New Jersey

There are 40,820 people in the state and 1,333,980 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $96,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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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

This private school has an average net price of $8,143. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Princeton. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,675. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

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#3

Rowan University

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

46% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,508. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $24,659. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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20 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. 82% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Stevens. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,104.

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#8

Monmouth University

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

It takes the average student 4.19 years to graduate. 99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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

The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Camden. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,537. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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#9

Seton Hall University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,732. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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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
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $58,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Physics 272
General Physical Sciences 207
Geological & Earth Sciences 122
Astronomy & Astrophysics 52
Materials Sciences 21
Atmospheric Sciences 10
Other Physical Science 1

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