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Nursing Science in New Jersey

Nursing Science Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 493 students earned their Nursing Science degrees in NJ.

In this state, Nursing Science is the 16th most popular major out of a total 407 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 190
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 190
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 190
Master’s Degree 112
Post-Master’s Certificate 35
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 35

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.4%
  • Black or African American: 16.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.8%
  • White: 48.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 81,530 people employed in jobs related to a nursing science degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, nursing science grads earn an average of $82,750. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 8 colleges in New Jersey that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 58% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $22,675.

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Monmouth University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate.

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

The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at CSE. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

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13 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $14,684.

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4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. A typical student attending Rutgers Newark will pay a net price of $17,508. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. A typical student attending Rutgers Camden will pay a net price of $16,537. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

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Nursing Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $92,380
Registered Nurses 12% $81,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Registered Nursing 130
Clinical Nurse Leader 56
Critical Care Nursing 37
Nursing Research & Other 30
Adult Health Nursing 30
Nursing Practice 25
Family Practice Nursing 16
Nursing Administration 13

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