Is Rutgers University-New Brunswick worth it?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public, four-year institution in New Brunswick, New Jersey (small city), part of the Rutgers University system. It awarded 13,167 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, social work and psychology.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is part of Rutgers University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$52,303
Median earnings 4 years after
$77,933
Median earnings 10 years after
$74,479
Average net price
$24,406
Completion rate
84%
Completions (2024)
13,167
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
37,751
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $54,225 | $66,438 | 1,056 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $87,594 | $99,155 | 984 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $58,896 | $83,606 | 928 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,280 | $56,479 | 924 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $68,338 | $100,695 | 762 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $80,448 | $125,303 | 679 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,611 | $61,817 | 677 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $114,572 | $155,535 | 618 |
| Medicine | First professional | $69,793 | $96,288 | 571 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $49,441 | $75,850 | 550 |
| Law | Doctoral | $61,595 | $106,575 | 535 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $56,360 | $87,757 | 521 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,024 | $68,306 | 484 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $68,141 | $89,087 | 481 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $51,848 | $86,120 | 450 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 746 |
| Social Work | Master's | 671 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 570 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 490 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 421 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 385 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 317 |
| Management Science | Bachelor's | 307 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 297 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 288 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 17% | 22,812 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 17% | 22,131 |
| Educational Services | 14% | 18,700 |
| Finance and Insurance | 8% | 10,234 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 8,541 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 8,178 |
| Manufacturing | 5% | 7,161 |
| Public Administration | 4% | 5,796 |
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Sources: federal figures for Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
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