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Forensic Psychology in New Jersey

Forensic Psychology Schools in New Jersey

50 Forensic Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Forensic Psychology is the 220th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Forensic Psychology Majors in New Jersey

Forensic Psychology majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 50

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.0%
  • Black or African American: 4.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.0%
  • White: 62.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.0%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Forensic Psychology Grads in New Jersey

18,370 people in the state and 476,320 in the nation are employed in jobs related to forensic psychology.

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Wages for Forensic Psychology Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, forensic psychology grads earn an average of $138,820. Nationwide, they make an average of $95,610.

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There are 2 colleges in New Jersey that offer forensic psychology degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

Kean University

Union
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. A typical student attending Kean will pay a net price of $10,406.

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#2

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

Teaneck
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $14,684. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

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Forensic Psychology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers forensic psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Managers 7% $127,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
School Psychology 140
Counseling Psychology 109
Other Psychology & Counseling 70
Applied Psychology 62
Educational Psychology 58
Clinical Psychology 42
Applied Behavior Analysis 37
Organizational Psychology 29

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