Genetics Schools in New Jersey

55 students earned Genetics degrees in New Jersey in the 2022-2023 year.

In terms of popularity, Genetics is the 117th most popular major in the state out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Genetics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Master’s Degree	11
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	3
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	3

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 25.5%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
• White: 43.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
• Other Races: 7.3%

Jobs for Genetics Grads in New Jersey

4,870 people in the state and 274,990 in the nation are employed in jobs related to genetics.

Wages for Genetics Jobs in New Jersey

Genetics grads earn an average of $104,140 in the state and $96,420 nationwide.

Most Popular Genetics Programs in NJ

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Genetics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers genetics majors go into include:

Job Title	NJ Job Growth	NJ Median Salary
Biological Science Professors	12%	$90,490
Medical Scientists	8%	$128,210

Related Majors in New Jersey

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

Major	Annual Graduates in NJ
General Biology	346
Biochemistry & Biophysics	70
Ecology & Systematics Biology	38
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics	30
Pharmacology & Toxicology	29
Neurobiology & Neurosciences	22
Biotechnology	14
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences	11

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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