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Physical Sciences Schools in New Jersey

1,090 students earned Physical Sciences degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

A Physical Sciences major is the 18th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physical Sciences Majors in New Jersey

Physical Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 587
Associate Degree 223
Master’s Degree 173
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 104
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 104
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 104
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 17.3%
  • Black or African American: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.7%
  • White: 40.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.9%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Physical Sciences Grads in New Jersey

50,500 people in the state and 1,844,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physical sciences.

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Wages for Physical Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

Physical Sciences grads earn an average of $98,050 in the state and $101,890 nationwide.

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

#1

Princeton University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $9,836. The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

207 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,084 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. A typical student attending Middlesex County College will pay a net price of $9,950. 60% of students get financical aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. This public school has an average net price of $27,158. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

58 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Graduates earn an average $46,890 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 38%.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $37,211. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $57,264 after graduation.

#8

Seton Hall University

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

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $54,071 after graduation.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. In their early career, Stockton State grads earn an average salary of $45,422.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. A typical student attending Rutgers Newark will pay a net price of $15,996.

Physical Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers physical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physicists 16% $119,930
Atmospheric and Space Scientists 16% $94,600
Geoscientists 13% $93,670
Engineering Professors 11% $0
Professors 11% $62,670
Chemists 10% $89,000
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $153,720
Materials Scientists 8% $106,140
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $77,190
Environmental Science Professors 7% $91,370
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $99,000
Chemistry Professors 6% $0
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $58,850
Physical Scientists 0% $93,660

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Computer & Information Sciences 5,444
Engineering 4,817
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 4,106
Mathematics & Statistics 1,174
Engineering Technologies 906
Natural Resources & Conservation 370
Agriculture 292
Communications Technology/Support 260

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View Nationwide Physical Sciences Report

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