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Nursing Schools in New Jersey

In <nil>, 6,531 students earned their Nursing degrees in NJ.

In this state, Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 1 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,968
Associate Degree 2,430
Master’s Degree 602
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 263
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 263
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 213
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 213
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 213
Post-Master’s Certificate 55
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 55

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.7%
  • Black or African American: 20.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 42.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in New Jersey

98,870 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $113,980. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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

#1

Jersey College

Teterboro
618 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,905 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 42% are considered full time.

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531 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,804 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 69% of students receive it.

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333 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,930 Total Students

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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315 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,569 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,755. 46% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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223 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,721 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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213 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,411 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,166.

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212 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,219 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $30,947.

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#8

Seton Hall University

South Orange
186 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,881 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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185 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
6,918 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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158 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,369 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 99% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,225.

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Nursing Careers in NJ

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 31% $118,040
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $92,380
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $111,260
Nurse Midwives 14% $112,740
Registered Nurses 12% $81,820
Nurse Anesthetists 7% $176,920

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