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Mathematics Schools in New Jersey

86 Math students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Mathematics is the 53rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 29
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 29

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
  • White: 29.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 53.5%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in New Jersey

There are 32,330 people in the state and 1,205,580 people in the nation working in math jobs.

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Wages for Mathematics Jobs in New Jersey

Math grads earn an average of $116,090 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer math degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

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

A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

#2

Princeton University

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

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

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $64,546 a year. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

82% of students get financical aid. 38% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 4.30% which is lower than average.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,257 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $82,237 a year.

5 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 to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

#7

Rowan University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 52%.

Mathematics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Mathematicians 38% $111,910
Statisticians 30% $112,180
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $81,790
High School Teachers 2% $74,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Applied Mathematics 190
Statistics 106
Other Statistics 6

View all majors related to Mathematics

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