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Physical Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark

Physical Sciences at Rutgers University-Newark

If you plan to study Physical Sciences, 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.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-Newark

Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-Newark. Of 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Physical Sciences Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #7 of 13
Best Value New Jersey #7 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #32 of 83
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #35 of 82
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #155 of 532
Best Value Nationwide #354 of 530

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #7 of 13
Best Value New Jersey #7 of 13

Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

Those who finish Rutgers University-Newark’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-Newark
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,147
2 years $41,441
3 years $51,030
4 years $73,289
5 years $79,431

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Rutgers University-Newark report median earnings of $73,289, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.

Physical Sciences earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-Newark

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Rutgers University-Newark stands at $25,018.

Top-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates

Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Rutgers University-Newark go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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