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Engineering at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Engineering at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you are interested in studying Engineering, consider the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 17
Best Value New Jersey #15 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #26 of 127
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #82 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #107 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #519 of 679

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #1 of 17
Best Value New Jersey #15 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #26 of 127
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #82 of 127
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #107 of 681
Best Value Nationwide #519 of 679

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Graduates of Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $64,082
2 years $62,155
3 years $80,855
4 years $95,888
5 years $100,737

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick take home a median $95,888, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $25,243.

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Engineering program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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