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Psychology in New Jersey

Psychology Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 3,399 students earned their Psychology degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Psychology is the 35th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of 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 133
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 48
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 48

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: 8.3%
  • Black or African American: 13.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.7%
  • White: 45.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.3%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for 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 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
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 70% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $22,675. 58% of the teachers are full time.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 28% are considered full time.

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Seton Hall University

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

The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,732. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 48%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,537.

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7 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,479 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. 29% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

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5 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 95% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark.

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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 Psychology

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