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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

NJ · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
82/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$31K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Information Science/Studies$31K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$31K$92K$129KBBUY
Mechanical Engineering$31K$92K$129KBBUY
Biomedical/Bioengineering$31K$92K$129KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$36K$65K$89KCBUY
Human Resources Management and Services$36K$65K$89KCBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$36K$65K$89KCBUY
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$36K$65K$89KCBUY
Marketing$36K$65K$89KCBUY
Public Health$40K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$40K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Economics$36K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Political Science and Government$36K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$36K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$36K$55K$74KDCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$36K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Psychology$36K$48K$65KDCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$36K$50K$67KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$36K$42K$58KDAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Rutgers University-New Brunswick earns a grade of A, with median debt of $31K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $31K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).