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General Psychology Schools in New Jersey

158 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Psychology is the 35th most popular major out of a total 203 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Psychology Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 120
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 38
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 38

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 13.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 17.1%
  • White: 51.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 7.0%
  • Other Races: 6.3%
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Jobs for General Psychology Grads in New Jersey

In this state, there are 23,310 people employed in jobs related to a psychology degree, compared to 625,220 nationwide.

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Wages for General Psychology Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a psychology grad in the state is $99,670, compared to a typical salary of $95,610 nationwide.

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

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

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. In their early career, Rutgers New Brunswick grads earn an average salary of $54,962. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $23,035.

40 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $18,191. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid.

#3

Seton Hall University

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

The 3.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

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

An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $12,069. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,453 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 85% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark.

General Psychology Careers in NJ

Some of the careers psychology majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists 14% $116,890
Psychology Professors 12% $87,050
Psychologists 10% $0
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 8% $85,160
Managers 7% $127,510

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Clinical & Counseling Psychology 584
Child Development & Psychology 109

View all majors related to General Psychology

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