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Rutgers University-Newark

Newark, New Jersey · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$61,263

Acceptance Rate

79%

Graduation Rate

67%

Annual Tuition

$16,586

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Rutgers University-Newark earn a median of $74,479 ten years after entry — 38% above the national median. Acceptance rate 78.7%, in-state tuition $16,586.

At a Glance

Total Students

7,187

Retention Rate

84%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

31%

Median Debt

$21,500

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Rutgers University-Newark is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 78.7%. The university enrolls 7,187 students. The average in-state tuition is $16,586. The one-year post-graduation earnings are $52,303, increasing to $61,263 after five years and $74,479 after ten years. The median student debt is $21,500, and 30.9% of students receive financial aid.

The university has a graduation rate of 66.9% and a retention rate of 84.3%.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$52k

1 YEAR

$61k

5 YEARS

$74k

10 YEARS

Top 14% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Rutgers University-Newark alumni earn a median salary of $52,303. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $61,263, and after ten years, the median salary is $74,479. The median debt for students is $21,500.

Rutgers University-Newark has a student body of 7,187 students, with an acceptance rate of 78.7%. The graduation rate is 66.9%, and the retention rate is 84.3%. The in-state tuition is $16,586, and 30.9% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 762 / yr
Median Salary $114,572

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 372 / yr
Median Salary $77,416

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 294 / yr
Median Salary $68,338

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Graduates 272 / yr
Median Salary $101,022

Psychology, General

Graduates 231 / yr
Median Salary $76,627

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 230 / yr
Median Salary $55,752

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Graduates 181 / yr
Median Salary $82,390

Biology, General

Graduates 172 / yr
Median Salary $106,354

Public Administration

Graduates 150 / yr
Median Salary $58,428

Social Work

Graduates 117 / yr
Median Salary $54,225

Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other

Graduates 114 / yr
Median Salary $42,482

Marketing

Graduates 100 / yr
Median Salary $48,645

Management Information Systems and Services

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $63,023

History

Graduates 42 / yr
Median Salary $34,902

Political Science and Government

Graduates 41 / yr
Median Salary $48,847

Economics

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $51,848

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 39 / yr
Median Salary $53,234

Journalism

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $32,523

Sociology

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $34,344

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 30 / yr
Median Salary $21,908

Information Science/Studies

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $56,360

Chemistry

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $78,947

Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Graduates 16 / yr
Median Salary $35,436

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 14 / yr
Median Salary $77,492

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Campus Location

Newark, New Jersey

Newark, NJ 07102

Rutgers University-Newark is located in Newark, New Jersey. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rutgers University-Newark has an acceptance rate of 78.7%.