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Physics Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 66 students earned their Physics degrees in NJ.

A Physics major is the 66th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Physics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 33
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 33
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 33

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 9.1%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.5%
  • White: 33.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 54.5%
  • Other Races: 1.5%
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Jobs for Physics Grads in New Jersey

29,970 people in the state and 1,143,180 in the nation are employed in jobs related to physics.

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Wages for Physics Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, physics grads earn an average of $113,400. Nationwide, they make an average of $103,830.

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There are 5 colleges in New Jersey that offer physics degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

#1

Princeton University

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

Graduates earn an average $84,713 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. 4 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

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

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 57%. A typical student attending NJIT will pay a net price of $18,582.

#4

Seton Hall University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.09 years. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,071 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

An average student at Stevens will pay a net price of $37,211. 100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $82,237 a year.

Physics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers physics majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physicists 16% $119,930
Natural Sciences Managers 9% $166,190
Physics Postsecondary Professors 7% $99,000
High School Teachers 2% $74,700

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Chemistry 119
Geological & Earth Sciences 34
Astronomy & Astrophysics 31
Materials Sciences 21
Atmospheric Sciences 8
Other Physical Science 1

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