Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 66.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 67.6%
- Retention Rate
- 84.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $74,479
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $110,432 | $67,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $109,327 | $50,681 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $71,778 | $20,904 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $70,596 | $17,547 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $68,079 | $36,224 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $65,486 | $19,582 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Master | $64,791 | $41,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $64,087 | $15,334 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $60,001 | $20,620 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $58,382 | $21,500 |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. | Master | $57,318 | |
| Public Health. | Master | $57,092 | $41,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $55,693 | $20,500 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $55,087 | $23,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $52,858 | $21,250 |
Outcomes Overview
Rutgers-Newark graduates earn a median of $74,479 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.29 with typical debt loads of $21,500. Monthly loan payments of $228 represent just 3.7% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The strong business and criminal justice programs funnel graduates into finance, law enforcement, and corporate roles throughout the New York metropolitan area. An employment rate of 93.7% reflects the campus's tight connections to Newark's business district and broader tri-state job market. The loan repayment rate of 69.69% sits near national averages. This represents a strong return on investment for students seeking practical career preparation.