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Biochemistry & Biophysics Schools in New Jersey

70 students earned Biochemistry degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

A Biochemistry & Biophysics major is the 61st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biochemistry & Biophysics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 22
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 22
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

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: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.9%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.9%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Biochemistry & Biophysics 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 & Biophysics 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
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $84,713 after graduation. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

82% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

#4

Seton Hall University

South Orange
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,071 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers biochemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 12% $90,490
Biochemists and Biophysicists 10% $129,670
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
Microbiologists 7% $74,310
Biological Scientists 0% $81,880

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

View all majors related to Biochemistry & Biophysics

View Nationwide Biochemistry & Biophysics Report

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