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Poly Sci in New Jersey

Poly Sci Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 829 students earned their Poly Sci degrees in NJ.

A Poly Sci major is the 23rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Poly Sci Majors in New Jersey

Poly Sci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 756
Master’s Degree 55
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.0%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.3%
  • White: 48.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Poly Sci Grads in New Jersey

There are 19,010 people in the state and 484,390 people in the nation working in poly sci jobs.

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Wages for Poly Sci Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a poly sci grad in the state is $138,820, compared to a typical salary of $115,300 nationwide.

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

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $22,675.

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Princeton University

Princeton
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid. This private institution charges an average net price of $8,143. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $15,677.

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

It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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Seton Hall University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. This private school has an average net price of $30,732. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years.

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Rowan University

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

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $21,344.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

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Monmouth University

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

100% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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

This public school has an average net price of $24,659. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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