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Religious Studies Schools in New Jersey

571 students earned Religion degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Religious Studies is the 11th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Religious Studies Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Post-Master’s Certificate 329
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 329
Master’s Degree 233
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

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: 0.4%
  • Black or African American: 0.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 97.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 0.5%
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Jobs for Religious Studies 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 Religious Studies 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

The student loan default rate is 3.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,874 a year.

#2

Princeton University

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

The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid.

#3

Drew University

Madison
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.90%. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,776.

#3

Seton Hall University

South Orange
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,035.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
258 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private institution charges an average net price of $13,639. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Religious Studies 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 Religious Studies

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