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Finance Schools in New Jersey

1,540 students earned Finance degrees in New Jersey in the <nil> year.

A Finance major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Finance Majors in New Jersey

Finance majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,483
Master’s Degree 29
Associate Degree 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 19.2%
  • Black or African American: 6.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.5%
  • White: 39.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.0%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Finance Grads in New Jersey

There are 99,720 people in the state and 4,245,450 people in the nation working in finance jobs.

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Wages for Finance Jobs in New Jersey

Finance grads earn an average of $106,100 in the state and $100,990 nationwide.

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

381 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,804 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,494 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. 69% of students get financical aid.

241 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
12,168 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. 62% of the teachers are full time. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

Rowan University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Graduates earn an average $50,231 after graduation.

#4

Seton Hall University

South Orange
163 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,881 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.10% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $32,484. 93% of the teachers are full time.

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

The average student takes 4.87 years to complete their degree at NJCU. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,759 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $46,236 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.66 years to complete their degree at Kean. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 27% are considered full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,369 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.60% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $17,225.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,755. The full-time teacher rate is 46%. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
5,732 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $52,446 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 0.70% which is lower than average.

37 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,078 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,783 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 41%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%.

Finance Careers in NJ

Some of the careers finance majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Financial Managers 17% $157,490
Loan Officers 13% $73,180
General and Operations Managers 10% $140,130
Financial Specialists 8% $77,080
Credit Analysts 8% $77,530
Budget Analysts 7% $80,740
Financial Analysts 6% $94,070
Personal Financial Advisors 2% $107,250
Chief Executives -6% $208,000

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

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Financial Planning & Services 15

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