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Best Online Biology Programs in Camden, NJ (2026)
Camden, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs. Camden has a population of about 71,471. Median household income is $40,450 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $102,950 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Biology Schools to Camden
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Camden, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Camden city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all New Jersey schools on the New Jersey biology page.
Biology Wages Near Camden
Camden is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $102,950 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $100,341 |
| Biological Technician | $60,630 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,094 |
| Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist | $83,030 | NJ statewide | $80,926 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $64,070 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $62,446 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Camden at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,471 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $40,450 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 9.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Camden-Area Cities With Biology Programs
- Philadelphia, PA – 5.1 mi away (5,591,554 pop)
- Chester, PA – 15.4 mi away (33,988 pop)
- Norristown, PA – 17.8 mi away (34,370 pop)
- Wilmington, DE – 26.3 mi away (71,442 pop)
- Trenton, NJ – 26.9 mi away (293,697 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited biology schools are near Camden, NJ?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Camden. The closest is Rutgers University-Camden in Camden, NJ (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Pennsylvania (4.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying biology roles near Camden?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles near Camden are: Medical Scientist ($102,950), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($83,030), Soil and Plant Scientist ($64,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Philadelphia instead of Camden?
Philadelphia, PA is 5.1 miles from Camden and has its own set of local biology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Camden an affordable place to study biology?
Camden’s median household income of $40,450 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Camden while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.