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Nursing Science Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 501 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) 183
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 183
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 183
Bachelor’s Degree 175
Master’s Degree 139
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4
Post-Master’s Certificate 4

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: 17.4%
  • Black or African American: 15.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.8%
  • White: 48.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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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
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average.

157 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
6,042 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

#3

Monmouth University

West Long Branch
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
5,674 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $29,877. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

Graduates earn an average $43,751 after graduation. The student loan default rate is 5.70% which is lower than average. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
1,272 Total Students

An average student at CSE will pay a net price of $20,344. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.50%. It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate.

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

In their early career, FDU grads earn an average salary of $43,453. This private school has an average net price of $12,069. 31% of the teachers are full time.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,369. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

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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