Nursing Schools in New Jersey
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in New Jersey
In this state, there are 123,860 people employed in jobs related to a Nursing degree, compared to 4,288,120 nationwide.
Wages for Nursing Jobs in New Jersey
Nursing grads earn an average of $119,376 in the state and $107,448 nationwide.
Most Popular Nursing Programs in NJ
Our data covers 2 colleges in New Jersey offering Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $70,565 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 68% of applicants.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $52,303 a year. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. 93% of full-time students return after their first year.
Nursing Careers in NJ
Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | 15% | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | 14% | $65,103 |
| Nurse Midwives | 12% | $36,174 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | 12% | $52,889 |
| Registered Nurses | 10% | $105,741 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 9% | $129,557 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 6% | $69,718 |
| Acute Care Nurses | 4% | $56,247 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3% | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | 0% | $143,854 |
Related Majors in New Jersey
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 99,987 |
| Allied Health Professions | 90,379 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 90,166 |
| Allied Health Services | 80,693 |
| Public Health | 41,086 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 38,201 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 33,946 |
| Medicine | 29,737 |
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