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Allied Health Professions Schools in New Jersey

In <nil>, 1,369 students earned their Allied Health degrees in NJ.

In this state, Allied Health Professions is the 4th most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in New Jersey

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 712
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 263
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 263
Master’s Degree 251
Bachelor’s Degree 94
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 49

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.9%
  • White: 47.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in New Jersey

There are 36,130 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $66,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 10 colleges in New Jersey that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
680 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,444 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 0.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,800 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,912. Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,219 Total Students

54% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.50%. In their early career, County College of Morris grads earn an average salary of $39,336.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
436 Total Students

An average student at Eastwick College - Nutley will pay a net price of $20,023. The student loan default rate of 1.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 17% of the teachers are full time.

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Seton Hall University

South Orange
61 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,881 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $32,484. 93% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,930 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,499. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,414. 47% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Brookdale Community College grads earn an average salary of $35,167.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
2,227 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Berkeley College - Woodland Park. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,804 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,494 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

30 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,273 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. A typical student attending RCBC will pay a net price of $6,402. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,292 a year.

Allied Health Professions Careers in NJ

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Physician Assistants 33% $120,700
Respiratory Therapists 23% $73,080
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 21% $76,740
Health Specialties Professors 21% $92,890
Athletic Trainers 20% $52,610
Health Technologists and Technicians 17% $50,790
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 13% $79,840
Surgical Technologists 10% $53,070
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 9% $32,520
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 8% $62,450
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 8% $74,720
Radiation Therapists 7% $102,340
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 6% $91,590

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing 5,648
Health Sciences & Services 1,471
Public Health 942
Medicine 614
Rehabilitation Professions 453
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 348
Allied Health Services 347
Health/Medical Admin Services 317

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

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