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Nursing Assistant in New Jersey

Nursing Assistant Schools in New Jersey

In 2021-2022, 112 students earned their Nursing Assistant degrees in NJ.

A Nursing Assistant major is the 24th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistant Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 106
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 6
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 46.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.8%
  • White: 11.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 21.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Assistant Grads in New Jersey

There are 56,500 people in the state and 1,450,960 people in the nation working in nursing assistant jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Assistant Jobs in New Jersey

In this state, nursing assistant grads earn an average of $30,380. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There are 7 colleges in New Jersey that offer nursing assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
746 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $29,378 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,712.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
792 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $29,378 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.

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Best Care College

East Orange
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
33 Total Students

30 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Graduates earn an average $59,863 after graduation. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it.

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

The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Berkeley College - Woodland Park. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $17,721.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
45 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $6,284. 10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
618 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $29,378 after graduation. 97% of students get financical aid.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
125 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $16,986. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 49% of students receive it.

Nursing Assistant Careers in NJ

Some of the careers nursing assistant majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 12% $29,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Licensed Practical Nursing 766
Other Nursing & Nursing Assistants 570

View all majors related to Nursing Assistant

View Nationwide Nursing Assistant Report

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