Biotech Schools in New Jersey
In 2022-2023, 95 students earned their Biotech degrees in NJ.
A Biotech major is the 120th most popular major in this state.
Education Levels of Biotech Majors in New Jersey
Biotech majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 23 |
Gender Distribution
In New Jersey, a biotech major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of biotech majors in New Jersey is as follows:
- Asian: 28.4%
- Black or African American: 6.3%
- Hispanic or Latino: 18.9%
- White: 32.6%
- Non-Resident Alien: 8.4%
- Other Races: 5.3%

Jobs for Biotech Grads in New Jersey
1,910 people in the state and 154,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biotech.

Wages for Biotech Jobs in New Jersey
Biotech grads earn an average of $104,140 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

Most Popular Biotech Programs in NJ
There are 2 colleges in New Jersey that offer biotech degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:
A typical student attending Kean will pay a net price of $10,406. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.
Request InformationThis public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,946. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at William Paterson University. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Request InformationBiotech Careers in NJ
Some of the careers biotech majors go into include:
Job Title | NJ Job Growth | NJ Median Salary |
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Biological Science Professors | 12% | $90,490 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 9% | $166,190 |
Related Majors in New Jersey
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biotech.
Major | Annual Graduates in NJ |
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General Biology | 346 |
Biochemistry & Biophysics | 70 |
Ecology & Systematics Biology | 38 |
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 30 |
Pharmacology & Toxicology | 29 |
Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 22 |
Genetics | 15 |
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 11 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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