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Biotechnology Schools in New Jersey

14 Biotech students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, Biotechnology is the 120th most popular major out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Biotechnology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.4%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 42.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 14.3%
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Jobs for Biotechnology Grads in New Jersey

1,910 people in the state and 154,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biotech.

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Wages for Biotechnology Jobs in New Jersey

Biotech grads earn an average of $104,140 in the state and $97,340 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in New Jersey that offer biotech degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,751 after earning their degree at this institution. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.10%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,498. The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at William Paterson University.

Biotechnology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers biotech majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 12% $90,490
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Biological Scientists 0% $81,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
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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View Nationwide Biotechnology Report

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