Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 84.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 85.0%
- Retention Rate
- 92.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $74,479
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 69.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $228/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | Certificate | $248,619 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $112,970 | $30,750 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $110,432 | $67,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $109,327 | $50,681 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $106,421 | $119,080 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $103,237 | $53,893 |
| Dentistry. | Doctoral | $82,931 | $254,122 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Master | $78,343 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $77,119 | $86,783 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $74,063 | $23,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $72,975 | $24,952 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $71,778 | $20,904 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $70,596 | $17,547 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $68,499 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $68,079 | $36,224 |
Outcomes Overview
Rutgers graduates earn a median of $74,479 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many public university peers. With typical debt of $21,500, graduates face a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 29%, well below the concerning 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $228 represent only 4.6% of median income, leaving plenty of room for other expenses. The 93.7% employment rate reflects strong job market outcomes. Rutgers' location between New York and Philadelphia gives graduates access to finance, pharma, and tech jobs, while the university's research focus prepares students for graduate school. The combination of reasonable debt and solid earning potential makes this a strong return on investment for most students.