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Engineering in New Jersey

Engineering Schools in New Jersey

5,105 Engineering students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

An Engineering major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Engineering Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,363
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 271
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 271
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 271
Post-Master’s Certificate 183
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 183

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 18.5%
  • Black or African American: 4.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.0%
  • White: 39.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 18.2%
  • Other Races: 7.4%
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Jobs for Engineering Grads in New Jersey

115,270 people in the state and 3,969,720 in the nation are employed in jobs related to engineering.

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Wages for Engineering Jobs in New Jersey

Engineering grads earn an average of $113,560 in the state and $101,600 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer engineering degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

798 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $38,104. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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362 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
11,652 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 57%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $17,955.

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

70% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 58% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Princeton University

Princeton
149 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $21,344. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

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Monmouth University

West Long Branch
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

An average student at Monmouth will pay a net price of $30,005. 99% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 29% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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Engineering Careers in NJ

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Electrical Engineers 12% $108,470
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $153,720
Biomedical Engineers 7% $91,230
Materials Engineers 6% $87,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 595
Mathematics & Statistics 388
Physical Sciences 280
Engineering Technologies 260
Architecture/Urban Planning 85
Natural Resources & Conservation 36
Science Technologies 18
Agriculture 10

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