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Biochemistry in New Jersey

Biochemistry Schools in New Jersey

388 Biochemistry students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Biochemistry is the 61st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 48
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.9%
  • Black or African American: 5.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.7%
  • White: 38.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.7%
  • Other Races: 10.8%
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Jobs for Biochemistry Grads in New Jersey

11,770 people in the state and 323,520 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biochemistry.

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Wages for Biochemistry Jobs in New Jersey

Biochemistry grads earn an average of $104,140 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer biochemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Princeton University

Princeton
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $8,143. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,104. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

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Seton Hall University

South Orange
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

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Biochemistry Careers in NJ

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
Microbiologists 7% $74,310

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
General Biology 346
Ecology & Systematics Biology 38
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics 30
Pharmacology & Toxicology 29
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 22
Genetics 15
Biotechnology 14
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences 11

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