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Health Science Schools in New Jersey

1,337 Health Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Health Science is the 2nd most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health Science Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 697
Associate Degree 559
Master’s Degree 61
Post-Master’s Certificate 14
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 14
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 5
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.7%
  • Black or African American: 19.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.7%
  • White: 40.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.1%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Health Science Grads in New Jersey

There are 1,780 people in the state and 114,910 people in the nation working in health science jobs.

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Wages for Health Science Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, health science grads earn an average of $51,560. Nationwide, they make an average of $43,480.

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

350 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,764. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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151 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,369 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending RCSJ will pay a net price of $8,229. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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130 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. This public school has an average net price of $16,537.

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100 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,084 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,117. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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Monmouth University

West Long Branch
91 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,005. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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87 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 17%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,052. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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Rowan University

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $21,344.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,550 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,316 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.10%. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $7,039.

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57 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,039 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,025. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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Health Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Community Health Workers 13% $45,750

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing 5,648
Public Health 942
Allied Health Professions 880
Medicine 614
Rehabilitation Professions 453
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 348
Allied Health Services 347
Health/Medical Admin Services 317

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