Public Health at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you plan to study Public Health, take a look at what 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 649 public health degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Studying Online 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.
Public Health Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Public Health program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 430 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #49 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 411 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 9 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #8 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #11 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #40 of 430 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #49 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #297 of 411 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Students who complete Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Public Health program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,898 |
| 2 years | $44,802 |
| 3 years | $55,509 |
| 4 years | $67,632 |
| 5 years | $79,437 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Public Health graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $67,632, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public Health graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick stands at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Public Health graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Public Health graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 77% women (498) and 23% men (151).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 351 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 81% were women (285) and 19% were men (66).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 93 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 68 |
| Black / African American | 43 |
| Asian | 118 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
| Unknown | 14 |
Minority students account for 68% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 253 master’s public health degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 75% were women (189) and 25% were men (64).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 67 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 36 |
| Asian | 74 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
| International (Nonresident) | 20 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Minority students account for 61% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 47%.*
Public Health Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 8 doctoral public health degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 25% of Public Health doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, lower than the national average of 46%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
This Public Health program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 468 |
| Medical Physics | 7 |
| Health Services Administration | 174 |
Best-Paid Careers for Public Health Graduates
Students who finish Public Health program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Public Health majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.