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Psychology Schools in New Jersey

4,506 students earned Psychology degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Psychology is the 7th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Psychology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,618
Master’s Degree 597
Post-Master’s Certificate 149
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 149
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 105
Associate Degree 34
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.1%
  • White: 45.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 7.3%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in New Jersey

There are 23,310 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in New Jersey

Psychology grads earn an average of $99,670 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

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

60% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick. 66% of students get financical aid.

551 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%.

#3

Rowan University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan.

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,381. 38% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, Montclair State grads earn an average salary of $46,890.

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

67% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

210 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at William Paterson University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid.

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

The student loan default rate of 4.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

196 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,933 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#9

Rider University

Lawrenceville
177 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

127 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,369. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Psychology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 14% $116,890
Psychology Professors 12% $87,050
Psychologists 10% $0
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $85,160
Managers 7% $127,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Education 5,729
Social Sciences 3,601
Communication & Journalism 2,294
History 735
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 356
Library Science 194
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 159

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