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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
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.