by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 22 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for general biology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 2,284 bachelor's degrees in general biology to qualified students.
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Your choice of general biology for getting your bachelor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their bachelor's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their bachelor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for general biology students working on their bachelor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Biology Bachelor's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in general biology.
It is difficult to beat Rutgers University - New Brunswick if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in general biology. Rutgers New Brunswick is a fairly large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the biology program state that they receive average early career earnings of $32,024.
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Seton Hall University is a great choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in general biology. Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of South Orange.
Bachelor's graduates who receive their degree from the biology program make an average of $27,759 in the first couple years of their career.
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It's hard to beat Rutgers University - Newark if you want to pursue a bachelor's degree in general biology. Located in the large city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the biology program report average early career wages of $32,024.
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Rowan University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a bachelor's degree in general biology. Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the biology program report average early career earnings of $33,313.
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William Paterson University is a medium-sized public university located in the large suburb of Wayne.
General Biology bachelor's degree recipients from William Paterson University of New Jersey get an earnings boost of about $10,120 above the average earnings of general biology graduates.
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Located in the suburb of Union, Kean is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Those general biology students who get their bachelor's degree from Kean University earn $2,150 more than the typical biology graduate.
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Ramapo College is a moderately-sized public college located in the large suburb of Mahwah.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the biology program earn around $33,988 for their early career.
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Montclair State is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Montclair.
Those general biology students who get their bachelor's degree from Montclair State University receive $4,807 more than the standard biology graduate.
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Stockton State is a moderately-sized public university located in the rural area of Galloway.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the biology program earn an average of $30,447 in their early career salary.
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Rutgers Camden is a medium-sized public university located in the small city of Camden.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the biology program state that they receive average early career income of $32,024.
More information about a bachelor’s in general biology from Rutgers University - CamdenExplore all the Best General Biology Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 275 | 6,379 |
| Pennsylvania | 274 | 4,093 |
| Maryland | 207 | 1,695 |
| Delaware | 130 | 229 |
| District of Columbia | 126 | 439 |
General Biology is one of 14 different types of Biological & Biomedical Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 2,284 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 308 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 178 |
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 115 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 81 |
| Biotechnology | 65 |
| Genetics | 41 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 19 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 7 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 5 |
| Zoology | 4 |
