Medicine at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ · First Professional Degree · about 332 graduates a year
Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates in medicine earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 191% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-New Brunswick Compares for Medicine
All 143 colleges reporting medicine 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 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $224,231 | $253,897 | #1 | $61,506 |
| 2 | Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences Yakima, WA | $195,564 | $179,877 | #4 | $62,909 |
| 3 | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine Lewisburg, WV | $173,189 | $204,892 | #2 | $61,064 |
| 4 | Lincoln Memorial University Harrogate, TN | $170,521 | $186,276 | #3 | $61,666 |
| 5 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $162,680 | $168,843 | #7 | $65,809 |
| 6 | A T Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville, MO | $162,225 | $173,939 | #5 | $63,530 |
| 7 | Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center West Des Moines, IA | $160,081 | $168,386 | #8 | $63,930 |
| 8 | Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, CA | $156,511 | $142,415 | #17 | $65,634 |
| 9 | Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH | $154,758 | $165,150 | #9 | $63,869 |
| 10 | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Blacksburg, VA | $153,927 | $140,165 | #21 | $61,935 |
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| 121 | University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD | $96,990 | $85,120 | #139 | $66,096 |
| 122 | Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC | $96,864 | $107,407 | #76 | $60,849 |
| 123 | Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | $96,329 | $97,967 | #106 | $67,992 |
| 124 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $96,288 | $84,511 | #140 | $69,793 |
| 125 | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science Rochester, MN | $95,873 | $91,579 | #131 | $67,276 |
| 126 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $95,437 | $97,060 | #110 | $68,085 |
| 127 | Northeast Ohio Medical University Rootstown, OH | $95,374 | $101,778 | #92 | $65,043 |
Other Majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | $159,660 | $90,853 | #48 of 58 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-New Brunswick medicine graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $69,793 one year after graduating and $96,288 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-New Brunswick rank for medicine?
Among 143 colleges reporting earnings for medicine graduates, Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranks #124 by median pay four years after graduation, and #140 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is medicine at Rutgers University-New Brunswick worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for medicine ($112,460), and the median federal debt at graduation is $184,017.
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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.