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Physics at Rutgers University-Newark

If you are interested in studying Physics, consider the program at Rutgers University-Newark. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Rutgers University-Newark is located in Newark, NJ.

During the most recent reporting year, 3 physics graduations were recorded at Rutgers University-Newark.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-Newark

Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-Newark. Among 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.

Earnings for Physics Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,245
3 years	$58,946
5 years	$87,968

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Physics graduates from Rutgers University-Newark stands at $26,974.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Physics graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 33% women (1) and 67% men (2).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Of the 1 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 100% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, above the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark

Of the 2 master’s physics degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident)	2

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

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Rutgers University-Newark

The Physics program at Rutgers University-Newark includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Physics	2
Other Physics	1

Top-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Those who complete Physics program at Rutgers University-Newark go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Physicists	$111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927

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.