Best Online Biology Programs in Pleasantville, NJ (2026)

Updated August 10, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pleasantville, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $5,160 to $35,842 per year for indexed programs. Pleasantville has a population of about 20,604. Median household income is $52,403 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New Jersey, the top-earning biology-related role is Medical Scientist at a median $129,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Biology Schools to Pleasantville

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Pleasantville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (New Jersey, statewide)
Medical Scientist$129,280
Biological Technician$66,040
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$83,030
Soil and Plant Scientist$91,970

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.

Pleasantville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population20,604Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$52,403Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Pleasantville, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Pleasantville. The closest is Stockton University in Galloway, NJ (7.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus (42.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles in New Jersey?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in New Jersey are: Medical Scientist ($129,280), Soil and Plant Scientist ($91,970), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($83,030). Wages for Pleasantville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Atlantic City instead of Pleasantville?

Atlantic City, NJ is 3.5 miles from Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville an affordable place to study biology?

Pleasantville’s median household income of $52,403 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pleasantville 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.

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