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Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 595 students earned their Biological & Biomedical Sciences degrees in NJ.

A Biological & Biomedical Sciences major is the 9th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 480
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 105
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 22.7%
  • Black or African American: 10.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.1%
  • White: 36.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.9%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Grads in New Jersey

There are 105,010 people in the state and 2,967,610 people in the nation working in biological and biomedical sciences jobs.

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Wages for Biological & Biomedical Sciences Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, biological and biomedical sciences grads earn an average of $99,210. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer biological and biomedical sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

369 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Princeton University

Princeton
92 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 62% of students receive it. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $12,069. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,381. 82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 4.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. In their early career, Stevens grads earn an average salary of $82,237. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

#7

Seton Hall University

South Orange
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $32,634.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. In their early career, NJIT grads earn an average salary of $64,546. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,582.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 98% of the teachers are full time.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences Careers in NJ

Some of the careers biological and biomedical sciences majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Statisticians 30% $112,180
Software Applications Developers 23% $101,460
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Exercise Physiologists 13% $49,860
Biological Science Professors 12% $90,490
Computer and Information Research Scientists 11% $124,240
Biochemists and Biophysicists 10% $129,670
Life Scientists 10% $73,440
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Microbiologists 7% $74,310
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 7% $61,940
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Epidemiologists 0% $102,500
Biological Scientists 0% $81,880

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Engineering 1,714
Computer & Information Sciences 1,624
Mathematics & Statistics 388
Physical Sciences 280
Engineering Technologies 260
Architecture/Urban Planning 85
Natural Resources & Conservation 36
Science Technologies 18

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