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Public & Social Service at Rutgers University-Newark

Public & Social Service at Rutgers University-Newark

If you plan to study Public & Social Service, take a look at what Rutgers University-Newark. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Rutgers University-Newark is in Newark, NJ.

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.

Public & Social Service Rankings at Rutgers University-Newark

Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-Newark’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #5 of 24
Best Value New Jersey #17 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #48 of 167
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #96 of 164
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #142 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #547 of 855

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) New Jersey #5 of 24
Best Value New Jersey #17 of 24
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #48 of 167
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #96 of 164
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #142 of 865
Best Value Nationwide #547 of 855

Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Rutgers University-Newark

Those who finish Rutgers University-Newark’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Public & Social Service at Rutgers University-Newark
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,859
2 years $46,279
3 years $55,170
4 years $57,570
5 years $62,989

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Public & Social Service graduates from Rutgers University-Newark report median earnings of $57,570, compared with $80,436 for all Rutgers University-Newark graduates — about 28% lower than the school-wide median.

Public & Social Service earnings compared with all majors at Rutgers University-Newark

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Rutgers University-Newark stands at $26,000.

Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates

Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Rutgers University-Newark pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Public & Social Service majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Legislators $167,600
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Chief Executives $138,534
Supply Chain Managers $138,103
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321

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