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Education Schools in New Jersey

3,752 students earned Education degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

An Education major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of 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 3,163
Post-Master’s Certificate 372
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 372
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 217
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 217
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 217

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: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.4%
  • White: 64.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 10.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in New Jersey

291,080 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $76,410, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

This public school has an average net price of $17,381. 38% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State.

453 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid.

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

60% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick. This public school has an average net price of $23,035.

#4

Rowan University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

273 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,933 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.30%.

221 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. 26% of the teachers are full time.

#7

Rider University

Lawrenceville
219 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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

The average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at William Paterson University. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,498.

#9

Seton Hall University

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

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,634. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

#10

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City
143 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
3,197 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 37% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $12,470. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

Education Careers in NJ

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Special Education Preschool Teachers 21% $64,080
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Coaches and Scouts 18% $45,550
Business Professors 17% $96,490
Preschool Education Administrators 16% $60,960
Preschool Teachers 13% $33,430
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 13% $51,410
Psychology Professors 12% $87,050
Biological Science Professors 12% $90,490
Social Sciences Professors 12% $81,140
Vocational Education Professors 11% $57,620
Education Administrators 11% $96,310
English Language and Literature Professors 10% $74,320
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 10% $65,120
Interpreters and Translators 9% $64,600
Instructional Coordinators 9% $76,510
Sociology Professors 9% $81,960
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $81,790
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 8% $75,310
Computer Science Professors 8% $94,150
Economics Professors 8% $102,430
Social Scientists 8% $84,080
History Professors 8% $80,960
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 8% $79,500
Postsecondary Education Administrators 8% $130,760
Environmental Science Professors 7% $91,370
Education, Training, and Library Workers 7% $58,890
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $99,000
Education Professors 7% $78,960
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 7% $69,090
Special Education Teachers 7% $59,770
Chemistry Professors 6% $0
Teacher Assistants 6% $27,190
Teachers 6% $0
Political Science Professors 6% $0
Kindergarten Teachers 2% $63,640
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 2% $126,440
Middle School Teachers 2% $69,710
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Special Education Professors 2% $73,820
Elementary School Teachers 2% $67,160
Middle School Special Education Teachers 2% $68,050
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 2% $65,700
Librarians 1% $64,320
Technical Education High School Teachers 1% $67,310
Technical Education Teachers 0% $0
Agricultural Sciences Professors 0% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Psychology 851
Social Sciences 349
Library Science 194
Communication & Journalism 102
History 88
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 37

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