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General Education Schools in New Jersey

366 students earned Education degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Education major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 359
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 7.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.4%
  • White: 68.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 8.5%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in New Jersey

1,400 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in New Jersey

Education grads earn an average of $88,870 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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

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

The full-time teacher rate is 38%. Graduates earn an average $46,890 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,312. The student loan default rate is 4.60% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.33 years to graduate.

#3

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
41 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

An average student at Monmouth will pay a net price of $29,877. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Monmouth.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $27,158.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.50%. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $42,756 after graduation.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 60%.

#7

Drew University

Madison
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 56%. The student loan default rate of 3.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.06 years to complete their degree at Drew.

#8

Bloomfield College

Bloomfield
2 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
1,533 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.70%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $55,659 a year. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

General Education Careers in NJ

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Education Professors 7% $78,960

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Educational Administration 1,107
Special Education 660
Teacher Education Grade Specific 550
Student Counseling 448
Teacher Education Subject Specific 360
Teaching English or French 69
Instructional Media Design 52
Multilingual Education 45

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