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Nursing in New Jersey

Nursing Schools in New Jersey

6,291 Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 567
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 250
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 250
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 250
Post-Master’s Certificate 78
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 78

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 21.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.2%
  • White: 40.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 8.1%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 98,870 people employed in jobs related to a nursing degree, compared to 3,609,760 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a nursing grad in the state is $113,980, compared to a typical salary of $106,910 nationwide.

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

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,675. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. 70% of students get financical aid.

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Monmouth University

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $30,005.

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Seton Hall University

South Orange
77 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $30,732. 95% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $14,684. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,946.

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Rowan University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,556 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Felician.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

A typical student attending Ramapo College will pay a net price of $19,333. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $21,319. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

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Nursing Careers in NJ

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 31% $118,040
Medical and Health Services Managers 18% $111,260
Registered Nurses 12% $81,820
Nurse Anesthetists 7% $176,920

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Medicine 614
Rehabilitation Professions 359
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 348
Public Health 281
Communication Sciences 175
Mental & Social Health Services 145
Dentistry 127
Allied Health Professions 108

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