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Nursing Schools in New Jersey

6,531 students earned Nursing degrees in New Jersey in the 2021-2022 year.

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 2 to 4 Years 263
Award Taking 1 to 2 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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,085 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 87% of students get financical aid.

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

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,494 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

333 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,930 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 16% are considered full time.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,494 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

223 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,721 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $60,491 a year.

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

Graduates earn an average $46,671 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.20%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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. The full-time teacher rate is 12%.

#8

Seton Hall University

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

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $13,718.

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

Graduates earn an average $45,279 after graduation. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,225. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at William Paterson University.

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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