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Biological & Physical Science at Rutgers University-Newark

If you plan to study Biological & Physical Science, consider the program at Rutgers University-Newark. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rutgers University-Newark sits in Newark, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 2 biological & physical science degrees were granted at Rutgers University-Newark.

Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-Newark

Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-Newark. Of 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) studied exclusively online and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Biological & Physical Science Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Biological & Physical Science program to other colleges that offer this major.

Earnings for Biological & Physical Science Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

Those who finish Rutgers University-Newark’s Biological & Physical Science program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$74,298
2 years	$64,791
3 years	$102,688
4 years	$114,392
5 years	$142,232

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Biological & Physical Science graduates from Rutgers University-Newark earn a median of $114,392, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 42% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Biological & Physical Science graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biological & Physical Science graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 100% women (2) and 0% men (0).

Biological & Physical Science Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Among the 2 master’s biological & physical science degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 100% were women (2) and 0% were men (0).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Science master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Biological & Physical Science master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, higher than the national average of 42%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biological & Physical Science Concentrations at Rutgers University-Newark

The Biological & Physical Science program at Rutgers University-Newark breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biological & Physical Sciences	2

Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Science Graduates

Students who finish Biological & Physical Science program at Rutgers University-Newark work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Biological & Physical Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967

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.