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Religion in New Jersey

Religion Schools in New Jersey

2,317 Religion students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Religion major is the 11th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Religion Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 651
Post-Master’s Certificate 396
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 396
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 11
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 11

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.3%
  • White: 97.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 0.3%
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Jobs for Religion Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 850 people employed in jobs related to a religion degree, compared to 32,950 nationwide.

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Wages for Religion Jobs in New Jersey

Religion grads earn an average of $84,620 in the state and $82,420 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in New Jersey that offer religion degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

548 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,159 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 13% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Princeton University

Princeton
14 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
7,853 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid.

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Drew University

Madison
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $24,892. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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Seton Hall University

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. 58% of the teachers are full time.

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1 Degrees in Major Awarded
22% Graduation Rate
258 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 89%. An average student at Rabbinical College of America will pay a net price of $13,059. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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Religion Careers in NJ

Some of the careers religion majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Philosophy and Religion Professors 9% $73,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Philosophy 13

View all majors related to Religion

View Nationwide Religion Report

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