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Psychology in New Jersey

Psychology Schools in New Jersey

4,736 Psychology students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Psychology is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 32 majors commonly available.

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 659
Post-Master’s Certificate 160
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 160
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 160
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 160
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 160

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: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 13.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.8%
  • White: 44.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.2%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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Jobs for Psychology Grads in New Jersey

There are 23,310 people in the state and 625,220 people in the nation working in psychology jobs.

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Wages for Psychology Jobs in New Jersey

Psychology grads earn an average of $99,670 in the state and $95,610 nationwide.

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

137 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 70% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 28% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate.

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Rider University

Lawrenceville
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
4,636 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. An average student at Rider will pay a net price of $23,153. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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76 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

34% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State.

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This private school has an average net price of $14,684. The full-time teacher rate is 29%.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at Rowan. 46% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Seton Hall University

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

It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 95% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,274 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%.

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29 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,396 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $20,365. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at FDU.

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Pillar College

Newark
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
534 Total Students

13% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it.

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