Psychology at Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ · Bachelor's Degree · about 199 graduates a year
Rutgers University-Newark graduates in psychology earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 39% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Rutgers University-Newark Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 187 | Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH | $56,533 | $52,073 | #392 | — |
| 188 | Rutgers University-Camden Camden, NJ | $56,479 | $49,571 | #577 | $31,280 |
| 189 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $56,479 | $49,571 | #578 | $31,280 |
| 190 | Rutgers University-Newark Newark, NJ | $56,479 | $49,571 | #579 | $31,280 |
| 191 | Luther College Decorah, IA | $56,469 | $59,399 | #99 | $30,302 |
| 192 | CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, NY | $56,458 | $53,736 | #283 | $39,868 |
| 193 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $56,458 | $63,389 | #47 | $32,657 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Rutgers University-Newark
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $42,617 | $79,478 | $41,000 |
| Doctoral Degree | $76,627 | $95,771 | $63,346 |
Other Majors at Rutgers University-Newark by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rutgers University-Newark psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,280 one year after graduating and $56,479 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rutgers University-Newark rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Rutgers University-Newark ranks #190 by median pay four years after graduation, and #579 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Rutgers University-Newark worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,250.
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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.