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Engineering Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 1,714 students earned their Engineering degrees in NJ.

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 1,230
Post-Master’s Certificate 254
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 254
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 230
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 230
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 230

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: 11.1%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 30.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 46.7%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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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
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. An average student at Stevens will pay a net price of $37,211.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.00%. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending NJIT will pay a net price of $18,582.

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

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year.

#4

Princeton University

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

62% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. An average student at Princeton will pay a net price of $9,836.

#5

Rowan University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,158. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

#6

Monmouth University

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

This private school has an average net price of $29,877. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

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

This private school has an average net price of $12,069. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

Engineering Careers in NJ

Some of the careers engineering majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Operations Research Analysts 25% $101,540
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects 23% $97,010
Software Applications Developers 23% $101,460
Physicists 16% $119,930
Petroleum Engineers 14% $180,320
Industrial Engineers 14% $94,030
Aerospace Engineers 14% $114,270
Civil Engineers 13% $97,060
Cost Estimators 12% $69,960
Electrical Engineers 12% $108,470
Chemical Engineers 12% $115,330
Engineering Professors 11% $0
Mechanical Engineers 10% $92,510
Environmental Engineers 9% $84,940
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Architectural and Engineering Managers 9% $153,720
Architecture Professors 8% $0
Electronics Engineers 8% $113,030
Biomedical Engineers 7% $91,230
Systems Software Developers 6% $121,680
Materials Engineers 6% $87,750
Industrial Production Managers 6% $120,960
Engineers 5% $116,570
Health and Safety Engineers 4% $106,990
Computer Hardware Engineers 3% $111,090

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Computer & Information Sciences 1,624
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 595
Mathematics & Statistics 388
Physical Sciences 280
Engineering Technologies 260
Architecture/Urban Planning 85
Natural Resources & Conservation 36
Science Technologies 18

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