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Nursing Assistants & Aides Schools in New Jersey

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

As a degree choice, Nursing Assistants & Aides is the 24th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistants & Aides 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 Assistants & Aides 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 Assistants & Aides 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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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 Assistants & Aides 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 Assistants & Aides

View Nationwide Nursing Assistants & Aides Report

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