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Psychology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Psychology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

If you are interested in studying Psychology, 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 is in New Brunswick, NJ.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Many students take online classes 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.

Psychology Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

These rankings give you a sense of how Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Psychology program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #3 of 28
Best Value New Jersey #20 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #42 of 270
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #145 of 267
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #152 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #1006 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #3 of 28
Best Value New Jersey #20 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #42 of 270
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #145 of 267
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #152 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #1006 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,135
2 years $26,955
3 years $41,553
4 years $62,906
5 years $59,043

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick take home a median $62,906, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick stands at $25,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

References

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