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Registered Nursing Schools in New Jersey

5,624 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in New Jersey in the <nil> year.

In this state, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major out of a total 14 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,702
Associate Degree 2,430
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 263
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 263
Master’s Degree 225
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 21.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.2%
  • White: 40.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in New Jersey

81,530 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to registered nursing.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in New Jersey

Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $82,750 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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

#1

Jersey College

Teterboro
618 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,905 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 42% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,085 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

333 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,930 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,499. 16% of the teachers are full time. 71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

302 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. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

212 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,219 Total Students

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

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,721 Total Students

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Felician. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

#8

Ocean County College

Toms River
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,321 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,598. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Graduates earn an average $45,279 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,225.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,414. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Registered Nursing Careers in NJ

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing Science 501
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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