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Biological Sciences in New Jersey

Biological Sciences Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 2,456 students earned their Biological Sciences degrees in NJ.

A Biological Sciences major is the 107th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological Sciences Majors in New Jersey

Biological Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 65
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 12
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 12

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 36.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.7%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Biological Sciences Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 31,350 people employed in jobs related to a biological sciences degree, compared to 1,213,090 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, biological sciences grads earn an average of $85,790. Nationwide, they make an average of $89,150.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer biological sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $15,677.

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9 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 48% are considered full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 29%. This private school has an average net price of $14,684. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,955.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

95% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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Seton Hall University

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

This private school has an average net price of $30,732. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%.

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Biological Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers biological sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 12% $90,490
High School Teachers 2% $74,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
General Biomedical Sciences 306

View all majors related to Biological Sciences

View Nationwide Biological Sciences Report

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