Rutgers University-Newark ★ Hidden gem
Newark, New Jersey · Public · 7,709 undergraduates
Of 57 programs with reported earnings, 56 leave graduates out-earning a typical New Jersey high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 35 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,420 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,338 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,806 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,867 |
| $110k and up | $33,018 |
| All families (average) | $19,703 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $155,535 | +$118,559 | clears the bar | $50,681 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $83,606 | +$46,630 | clears the bar | $21,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $100,695 | +$63,719 | clears the bar | $20,620 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $68,306 | +$31,330 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,479 | +$19,503 | clears the bar | $22,250 | 1.1 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $61,817 | +$24,841 | clears the bar | $19,750 | 0.8 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $89,087 | +$52,111 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Master's Degree | $104,397 | +$67,421 | clears the bar | $32,036 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $106,813 | +$69,837 | clears the bar | $36,224 | 0.5 yrs |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $74,870 | +$37,894 | clears the bar | $47,905 | 1.3 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $74,813 | +$37,837 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $67,099 | +$30,123 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $125,303 | +$88,327 | clears the bar | $20,904 | 0.2 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $56,797 | +$19,821 | clears the bar | $22,692 | 1.1 yrs |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $89,098 | +$52,122 | clears the bar | $19,582 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 57 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 59% of students receive Pell grants · 64% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.