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Nursing Science Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 501 students earned their Nursing Science degrees in NJ.

A Nursing Science major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in New Jersey

Nursing Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 183
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 183
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 183
Bachelor’s Degree 175
Master’s Degree 139
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 17.4%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in New Jersey

There are 81,530 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in nursing science jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a nursing science grad in the state is $82,750, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New Jersey that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

60% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.20%.

#3

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. In their early career, Monmouth grads earn an average salary of $51,158.

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

Graduates earn an average $43,751 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, FDU grads earn an average salary of $43,453. This private school has an average net price of $12,069.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation.

Nursing Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $92,380
Registered Nurses 12% $81,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Registered Nursing 4,853
Nursing Research & Other 89
Clinical Nurse Leader 56
Critical Care Nursing 37
Adult Health Nursing 30
Nursing Practice 25
Family Practice Nursing 16
Nursing Administration 13

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