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Allied Health in New Jersey

Allied Health Schools in New Jersey

In 2021-2022, 1,369 students earned their Allied Health degrees in NJ.

As a degree choice, Allied Health is the 5th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health 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
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 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 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:

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
403 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 36% of students get financical aid. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

129 Degrees in Major Awarded
680 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 26%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

99 Degrees in Major Awarded
10,800 Total Students

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.30%.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,219 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $39,336 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
436 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,489 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,930 Total Students

A typical student attending Union County College will pay a net price of $12,499. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
195 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The 3.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,566 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $8,414. 47% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Berkeley College - Woodland Park. This private institution charges an average net price of $17,721.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,477 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,402. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.30%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $36,485 after earning their degree at this institution.

Allied Health Careers in NJ

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 21% $76,740
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
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 8% $74,720
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
Allied Health Services 1,749
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,469
Health Sciences & Services 1,412
Health/Medical Admin Services 594
Dental Support Services 554
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 190
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 178
Mental & Social Health Services 150

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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