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Microbiology in New Jersey

Microbiology Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 33 students earned their Microbiology degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Microbiology is the 141st most popular major in the state out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Microbiology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 7
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 24.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.2%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.0%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Microbiology Grads in New Jersey

5,420 people in the state and 295,020 in the nation are employed in jobs related to microbiology.

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Wages for Microbiology Jobs in New Jersey

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

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

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

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,675. 70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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#2

Seton Hall University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Microbiology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers microbiology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
Microbiologists 7% $74,310

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

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
Biotechnology 14

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