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Health Professions Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 3,330 students earned their Health Professions degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Health Professions is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in New Jersey

Health Professions majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,659
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1,476
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1,476
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1,476
Post-Master’s Certificate 195
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 195
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 20.8%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.5%
  • White: 45.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.9%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in New Jersey

There are 645,260 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $73,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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

#1

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick
1,440 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,962 a year. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

#2

Rowan University

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

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. 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.

#3

Seton Hall University

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

100% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $32,634.

#4

Monmouth University

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

99% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Monmouth grads earn an average salary of $51,158. This private school has an average net price of $29,877.

#5

Stockton University

Galloway
125 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $21,404. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate.

#6

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Florham Campus

Madison
107 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,754. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time.

#7

Kean University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,191. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average.

#8

Montclair State University

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

A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $17,381. 82% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time.

#9

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 31%.

#10

William Paterson University of New Jersey

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

90% of students get financical aid. 98% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $18,498.

Health Professions Careers in NJ

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $120,700
Nurse Practitioners 31% $118,040
Genetic Counselors 25% $83,410
Respiratory Therapists 23% $73,080
Software Applications Developers 23% $101,460
Physical Therapists 22% $95,690
Orthotists and Prosthetists 21% $70,100
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 21% $76,740
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $92,380
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Athletic Trainers 20% $52,610
Occupational Therapists 19% $95,090
Therapists 19% $0
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $111,260
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $50,790
Audiologists 17% $83,530
Physicists 16% $119,930
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $62,900
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $73,840
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 14% $37,140
Nurse Midwives 14% $112,740
Community Health Workers 13% $45,750
Dietitians and Nutritionists 13% $68,160
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 13% $45,370
Exercise Physiologists 13% $49,860
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13% $79,840
Dental Hygienists 13% $88,300
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 13% $56,750
Veterinarians 13% $113,860
Psychology Professors 12% $87,050
Dentists 12% $143,120
Registered Nurses 12% $81,820
Optometrists 12% $116,340
Counselors 12% $56,970
Computer and Information Research Scientists 11% $124,240
Dispensing Opticians 11% $57,450
Rehabilitation Counselors 10% $62,600
Surgical Technologists 10% $53,070
Life Scientists 10% $73,440
Clergy 10% $58,300
Speech-Language Pathologists 10% $87,500
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 10% $82,260
Marketing Managers 10% $160,420
Family and General Practitioners 9% $201,670
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Pharmacy Technicians 9% $30,270
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 9% $32,520
Orthodontists 8% $208,000
Administrative Services Managers 8% $118,540
Medical Scientists 8% $128,210
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 8% $50,340
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 8% $62,450
Sales Managers 8% $149,770
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $77,190
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $85,160
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 8% $74,720
Computer Workers 7% $99,500
Radiation Therapists 7% $102,340
Computer User Support Specialists 7% $60,310
Nurse Anesthetists 7% $176,920
Physicians and Surgeons 7% $208,000
Managers 7% $127,510
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 6% $91,590
Social Work Professors 6% $71,930
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 6% $80,730
Dietetic Technicians 6% $33,410
Dentists 6% $208,000
Chiropractors 6% $99,070
Engineers 5% $116,570
Podiatrists 5% $128,850
Recreational Therapists 4% $58,100
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 4% $89,810
Pharmacists 2% $119,330
Epidemiologists 0% $102,500
Psychiatric Technicians 0% $45,520
Fine Artists 0% $62,170
Marriage and Family Therapists 0% $72,450
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators -2% $74,350
Computer Programmers -13% $76,320

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