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Physical Sciences at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Physical Sciences at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, 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.

Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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

Physical Sciences Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

These rankings give you a sense of how Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #8 of 13
Best Value New Jersey #10 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #34 of 83
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #48 of 82
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #161 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #420 of 530

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #8 of 13
Best Value New Jersey #10 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #34 of 83
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #48 of 82
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #161 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #420 of 530

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Students who complete Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physical Sciences at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,977
2 years $41,441
3 years $54,666
4 years $73,289
5 years $79,431

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Physical Sciences graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $73,289, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 6% lower than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick stands at $25,514.

Best-Paid Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts $119,226

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