Biological and Physical Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Master's Degree · about 1 graduates a year
Rutgers University-Newark graduates in biological and physical sciences earn 52% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-Newark Compares for Biological and Physical Sciences
All 7 colleges reporting biological and physical sciences 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 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $125,457 | $110,112 | #1 | $96,037 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $125,457 | $110,112 | #2 | $96,037 |
| 3 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $125,457 | $110,112 | #3 | $96,037 |
| 4 | Keck Graduate Institute Claremont, CA | $117,497 | $106,915 | #4 | $68,706 |
| 5 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $69,605 | $65,094 | #5 | $60,746 |
| 6 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | $59,825 | $55,948 | #6 | $46,202 |
| 7 | Touro University New York, NY | $57,522 | $54,749 | #7 | $15,051 |
Other Majors at Rutgers University-Newark by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $155,535 | $114,572 | #43 of 861 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $121,183 | $101,022 | #46 of 78 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $106,813 | $77,416 | #72 of 349 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $104,397 | $82,390 | #81 of 92 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $95,935 | $77,492 | #74 of 211 |
| Public Health | $85,904 | $67,571 | #72 of 201 |
| Biology | $84,839 | $43,317 | #14 of 57 |
| Psychology | $79,478 | $42,617 | #18 of 92 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $75,983 | $55,752 | #31 of 115 |
| Public Administration | $74,870 | $58,428 | #142 of 243 |
| Political Science and Government | $68,463 | $48,847 | #13 of 16 |
| Social Work | $66,438 | $54,225 | #90 of 279 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $58,664 | $35,436 | #35 of 75 |
| History | $56,792 | $34,902 | #18 of 36 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $53,234 | — |
| Music | — | $36,928 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-Newark biological and physical sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $96,037 one year after graduating and $125,457 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-Newark rank for biological and physical sciences?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for biological and physical sciences graduates, Rutgers University-Newark ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biological and physical sciences at Rutgers University-Newark worth it?
Its graduates earn 52% more than the national median for biological and physical sciences ($82,371), and the median federal debt at graduation is $41,000.
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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.