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Health Science in New Jersey

Health Science Schools in New Jersey

In 2021-2022, 1,488 students earned their Health Science degrees in NJ.

In this state, Health Science is the 4th most popular major out of a total 48 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 771
Associate Degree 631
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 8
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 8
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: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 17.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.7%
  • White: 44.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 8.4%
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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 11 colleges in New Jersey that offer health science degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

350 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,352 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,708 after earning their degree at this institution.

151 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,667 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $33,022 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,755. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

102 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,477 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Middlesex County College will pay a net price of $12,402.

#5

Monmouth University

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

An average student at Monmouth will pay a net price of $25,324. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,930 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 16%. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $32,264 after graduation.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,273 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,292 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1.

#8

Rowan University

Glassboro
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,052 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 89% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,776 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 4.10% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 79% of students receive it.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,688 Total Students

In their early career, RVCC grads earn an average salary of $37,565. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 52% get financial aid.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
6,918 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.87 years. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Allied Health Services 1,749
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 1,469
Allied Health Professions 1,086
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 Health Science

View Nationwide Health Science Report

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