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Chemistry Schools in New Jersey

119 students earned Chemistry degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Chemistry is the 41st most popular major out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Chemistry Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 71
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 45
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 45
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.8%
  • White: 33.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 42.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Chemistry Grads in New Jersey

There are 40,820 people in the state and 1,333,980 people in the nation working in chemistry jobs.

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Wages for Chemistry Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, chemistry grads earn an average of $96,100. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,850.

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There are 11 colleges in New Jersey that offer chemistry degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Princeton University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 4 to 1. Graduates earn an average $84,713 after graduation. The average student takes 4.10 years to complete their degree at Princeton.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Rutgers New Brunswick will pay a net price of $23,035. 60% of the teachers are full time.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending NJIT will pay a net price of $18,582.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. 99% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Camden.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State. 82% of students get financical aid.

#6

Seton Hall University

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

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at FDU. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,754.

#10

Rowan University

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,158. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

Chemistry Careers in NJ

Some of the careers chemistry majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Chemists 10% $89,000
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 8% $77,190
Environmental Science Professors 7% $91,370
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $99,000
Chemistry Professors 6% $0
High School Teachers 2% $74,700
Forensic Science Technicians 0% $58,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Physics 66
Geological & Earth Sciences 34
Astronomy & Astrophysics 31
Materials Sciences 21
Atmospheric Sciences 8
Other Physical Science 1

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