Education Schools in New Jersey
5,404 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.
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 |
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Master’s Degree | 2,832 |
Post-Master’s Certificate | 433 |
Postbaccalaureate Certificate | 433 |
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) | 261 |
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) | 261 |
Doctor’s Degree (Other) | 261 |
Gender Distribution
In New Jersey, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of education majors in New Jersey is as follows:
- Asian: 3.8%
- Black or African American: 7.5%
- Hispanic or Latino: 16.6%
- White: 63.2%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
- Other Races: 7.9%

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.

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.

Most Popular Education Programs in NJ
There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:
34% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,677. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Request InformationA typical student attending TCNJ will pay a net price of $24,659. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate.
Request Information70% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,675.
Request InformationThe average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan. 46% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationOf all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.87 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Request InformationIt takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. A typical student attending Kean will pay a net price of $10,406.
Request InformationThis private institution charges an average net price of $23,153. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. 46% of the teachers are full time.
Request InformationThe average student takes 4.45 years to complete their degree at William Paterson University. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,946. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Request InformationOf all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $30,732. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time.
Request InformationOf all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $11,293. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.
Request InformationEducation Careers in NJ
Some of the careers education majors go into include:
Job Title | NJ Job Growth | NJ Median Salary |
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Special Education Preschool Teachers | 21% | $64,080 |
Preschool Teachers | 13% | $33,430 |
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors | 7% | $69,090 |
Elementary School Teachers | 2% | $67,160 |
Related Majors in New Jersey
Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.
Major | Annual Graduates in NJ |
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Library Science | 194 |
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References
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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