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Nursing Science Schools in New Jersey

In <nil>, 510 students earned their Nursing Science degrees in NJ.

A Nursing Science major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Science Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 168
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 168
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 168
Bachelor’s Degree 162
Master’s Degree 152
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 28
Post-Master’s Certificate 28

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 17.6%
  • Black or African American: 13.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 49.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Science Grads in New Jersey

81,530 people in the state and 3,007,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing science.

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Wages for Nursing Science Jobs in New Jersey

Nursing Science grads earn an average of $82,750 in the state and $75,510 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in New Jersey that offer nursing science degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,494 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,732 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,446 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,232.

#3

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
5,436 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Monmouth. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 1.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,759 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,236 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean. This public school has an average net price of $17,510.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,198 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,452. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. In their early career, CSE grads earn an average salary of $38,437.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,467 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,783 a year. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $10,987.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
12,168 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. 62% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,569 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,755. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average.

Nursing Science Careers in NJ

Some of the careers nursing science majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 21% $92,380
Registered Nurses 12% $81,820

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Registered Nursing 4,853
Nursing Research & Other 89
Clinical Nurse Leader 56
Critical Care Nursing 37
Adult Health Nursing 30
Nursing Practice 25
Family Practice Nursing 16
Nursing Administration 13

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