Information Science/Studies at Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 4 graduates a year
Rutgers University-Newark graduates in information science/studies earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-Newark Compares for Information Science/Studies
All 148 colleges reporting information science/studies 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 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $163,740 | $160,873 | #1 | $102,998 |
| 2 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $131,090 | $115,438 | #4 | $80,731 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $130,798 | $137,911 | #2 | $88,515 |
| 4 | Stevenson University Owings Mills, MD | $113,367 | $99,493 | #18 | — |
| 5 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $113,345 | $103,211 | #11 | $80,173 |
| 6 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $112,128 | $106,271 | #7 | $79,918 |
| 7 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $109,092 | $95,741 | #22 | $70,344 |
| 8 | Albright College Reading, PA | $108,846 | $110,697 | #5 | $80,329 |
| 9 | Clemson University Clemson, SC | $105,646 | $117,145 | #3 | $76,549 |
| 10 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $105,145 | $92,134 | #43 | — |
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| 45 | Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA | $88,842 | $80,899 | #76 | $58,550 |
| 46 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $88,289 | $83,677 | #67 | $61,896 |
| 47 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $87,757 | $77,023 | #86 | $56,360 |
| 48 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $87,757 | $77,023 | #87 | $56,360 |
| 49 | Excelsior University Albany, NY | $87,458 | $83,242 | #68 | $88,713 |
| 50 | Strayer University-District of Columbia Washington, DC | $87,413 | $76,596 | #90 | $71,167 |
| 51 | Strayer University-Virginia Arlington, VA | $87,413 | $79,598 | #80 | $71,167 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-Newark information science/studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $56,360 one year after graduating and $87,757 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-Newark rank for information science/studies?
Among 148 colleges reporting earnings for information science/studies graduates, Rutgers University-Newark ranks #48 by median pay four years after graduation, and #87 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is information science/studies at Rutgers University-Newark worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for information science/studies ($85,294), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,500.
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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.