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Registered Nursing in New Jersey

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Registered Nursing Schools in New Jersey

In 2020-2021, 5,107 students earned their Registered Nursing degrees in NJ.

In terms of popularity, Registered Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 103 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 2,420
Bachelor’s Degree 2,303
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 254
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 254
Master’s Degree 123
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.7%
  • Black or African American: 20.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.6%
  • White: 41.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in New Jersey

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

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in New Jersey

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

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

#1

Jersey College

Teterboro
618 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,514 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,862 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

351 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. This public school has an average net price of $23,035. Most students complete their degree in 4.26 years.

333 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,298 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,605 a year. This public school has an average net price of $5,727. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution.

212 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,023 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 12% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $35,917.

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,495 Total Students

The 4.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,659 after earning their degree at this institution.

182 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
2,556 Total Students

The average student takes 4.55 years to complete their degree at Felician. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Ocean County College

Toms River
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,480 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,537. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 8.70% which is lower than average.

148 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,438 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. A typical student attending Brookdale Community College will pay a net price of $9,351. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Registered Nursing Careers in NJ

Some of the careers registered nursing 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 registered nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Nursing Science 501
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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