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Psychology at Rutgers University-Newark

Psychology at Rutgers University-Newark

If you are interested in studying Psychology, consider the program at Rutgers University-Newark. Get started with the following essential facts.

Rutgers University-Newark sits in Newark, NJ.

Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-Newark

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

Psychology Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #8 of 28
Best Value New Jersey #14 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #75 of 270
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #100 of 267
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #298 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #761 of 1,472

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #8 of 28
Best Value New Jersey #14 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #75 of 270
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #100 of 267
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #298 of 1,496
Best Value Nationwide #761 of 1,472

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Rutgers University-Newark
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,328
2 years $26,875
3 years $41,673
4 years $63,282
5 years $59,043

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Rutgers University-Newark earn a median of $63,282, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-Newark

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Psychology graduates from Rutgers University-Newark is $25,000.

Highest-Paying Careers for Psychology Graduates

Those who complete Psychology program at Rutgers University-Newark work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, 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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