History at Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 15 graduates a year
Rutgers University-Camden graduates in history earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-Camden Compares for History
All 459 colleges reporting history earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $136,403 | $125,641 | #1 | $61,127 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $112,377 | $120,596 | #2 | $60,750 |
| 3 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $109,947 | $98,987 | #3 | $54,700 |
| 4 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $103,601 | $91,232 | #5 | $56,444 |
| 5 | Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | $100,087 | $91,138 | #6 | — |
| 6 | Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | $98,079 | $93,351 | #4 | $53,828 |
| 7 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $88,517 | $90,023 | #7 | $48,555 |
| 8 | Brown University Providence, RI | $85,520 | $84,228 | #8 | $42,296 |
| 9 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $82,031 | $78,077 | #9 | $44,706 |
| 10 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $80,347 | $70,519 | #19 | $45,363 |
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| 135 | Grinnell College Grinnell, IA | $54,703 | $57,541 | #77 | $39,687 |
| 136 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $54,694 | $56,175 | #97 | $28,254 |
| 137 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $54,659 | $52,211 | #193 | $26,635 |
| 138 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $54,657 | $47,972 | #311 | $33,763 |
| 139 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $54,657 | $47,972 | #312 | $33,763 |
| 140 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $54,657 | $47,972 | #313 | $33,763 |
| 141 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $54,625 | $49,741 | #262 | $31,965 |
Other History Credentials at Rutgers University-Camden
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $34,902 | $56,792 | $40,763 |
Other Majors at Rutgers University-Camden by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-Camden history graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $33,763 one year after graduating and $54,657 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-Camden rank for history?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for history graduates, Rutgers University-Camden ranks #138 by median pay four years after graduation, and #311 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is history at Rutgers University-Camden worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for history ($50,680), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,500.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.