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Biology in New Jersey

Biology Schools in New Jersey

2,882 Biology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Biology is the 21st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Biology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 368
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 21.7%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.4%
  • White: 34.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 4.1%
  • Other Races: 8.3%
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Jobs for Biology Grads in New Jersey

There are 34,310 people in the state and 1,333,410 people in the nation working in biology jobs.

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Wages for Biology Jobs in New Jersey

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

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There are 9 colleges in New Jersey that offer biology degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 58% are considered full time.

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

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

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

48% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at FDU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $14,684.

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

57% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 61%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid.

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Seton Hall University

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

The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Seton Hall. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,732. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 0.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public school has an average net price of $12,946. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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Biology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers biology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
High School Teachers 2% $74,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Biochemistry & Biophysics 70
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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