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Registered Nursing Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 5,107 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in NJ.

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
Associate Degree 2,420
Bachelor’s Degree 2,303
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 254
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 254
Master’s Degree 123
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

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: 10.7%
  • Black or African American: 20.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.6%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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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
3,514 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1. Graduates earn an average $50,862 after graduation.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,035.

333 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

17% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $31,605 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Rutgers Camden grads earn an average salary of $54,962.

212 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,023 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.70% which is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, TESU grads earn an average salary of $55,659.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,556 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 32%. The 6.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#8

Ocean County College

Toms River
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,480 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. 60% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 7.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,351. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 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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