Compare 21 Biology, General. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $51,947.
Biology, General programs in New Jersey produce graduates earning between $32,925 and $81,601—a $49K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 21 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Seton Hall University's Biology program leads with graduates earning $81,601, significantly above the state average of $51,947. The data reveals surprising variation—programs like New Jersey Institute of Technology ($60,408) compete strongly despite different institutional profiles, proving program outcomes matter more than school brand.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Seton Hall UniversityPrivate | $81,601 | 129 | $22,750 | Excellent | $40,003 | Manageable |
| #2 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $60,574 | 56 | $27,000 | Good | $49,390 | High |
| #3 | $60,408 | 96 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,866 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $59,958 | 62 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $58,880 | 77 | $21,000 | Excellent | $27,655 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $57,757 | 108 | $23,250 | Good | $30,611 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Saint Peter's UniversityPrivate | $57,390 | 80 | $20,500 | Good | $21,923 | Manageable |
| #8 | $56,996 | 436 | $21,500 | Good | $25,294 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $56,811 | 272 | $20,500 | Good | $27,445 | Challenging |
| #10 | Kean UniversityPublic | $56,463 | 196 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #11 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $55,766 | 19 | $26,130 | Good | $44,670 | High |
| #12 | $55,349 | 35 | $25,000 | Good | $30,444 | High | |
| #13 | Felician UniversityPrivate | $49,873 | 37 | $25,000 | Manageable | $21,650 | High |
| #14 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $47,590 | 140 | $20,500 | Good | $23,182 | High |
| #15 | Drew UniversityPrivate | $46,635 | 27 | $25,288 | Manageable | $30,994 | High |
| #16 | Bloomfield CollegePrivate | $45,818 | 18 | $26,746 | Manageable | $17,963 | High |
| #17 | Centenary UniversityPrivate | $44,312 | 12 | $23,163 | Manageable | $22,725 | High |
| #18 | $42,414 | 187 | $22,000 | Manageable | $24,693 | High | |
| #19 | $42,124 | 89 | $18,500 | Manageable | $13,884 | Challenging | |
| #20 | Georgian Court UniversityPrivate | $32,925 | 26 | $21,816 | High | $24,007 | High |
| #21 | Caldwell UniversityPrivate | $21,234 | 22 | $25,000 | High | $21,989 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
