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Psychology Schools in New Jersey

851 students earned Psychology degrees in New Jersey in the 2020-2021 year.

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 597
Post-Master’s Certificate 149
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 149
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 105
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 105

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: 4.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.0%
  • White: 51.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,035. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at Rutgers New Brunswick.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 5.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, Kean grads earn an average salary of $43,751.

#3

Rider University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at Montclair State. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $43,453 after graduation. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

#6

Rowan University

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

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. 89% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#7

Seton Hall University

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

This private institution charges an average net price of $32,634. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,274 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $20,175. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
2,231 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,566 a year. This private school has an average net price of $20,312.

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

45% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. An average student at FDU will pay a net price of $21,754.

#10

Pillar College

Newark
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
534 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 19%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it.

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
Education 3,752
Social Sciences 349
Library Science 194
Communication & Journalism 102
History 88
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 43
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 37

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