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Physics Schools in New Jersey

272 Physics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Physics is the 66th most popular major out of a total 276 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 206
Master’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.3%
  • White: 46.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.5%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in New Jersey

29,970 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, physics grads earn an average of $113,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

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

#1

Princeton University

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

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $84,713 a year.

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

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035.

#3

Rowan University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average.

#4

Seton Hall University

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

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $28,245. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. In their early career, Stockton State grads earn an average salary of $45,422. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Stevens grads earn an average salary of $82,237. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,381. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, NJIT grads earn an average salary of $64,546. The full-time teacher rate is 57%.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,707. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

Physics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physicists 16% $119,930
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $99,000
High School Teachers 2% $74,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Chemistry 405
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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