Public Policy Analysis at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
48 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
48
Optimistic
48
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings $51,082/yr (10% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (107,800 openings/yr)
ROI 7.8x earnings multiple (3.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #15 of 40 Public Policy Analysis programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Public Policy Analysis graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $543K $539K $497K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 7.9x 7.8x 7.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.8x 3.7x 3.5x
Probability of Field Employment 54% 50% 36%
DegreeOutlook Score 48 48 43

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$68,956
Out-of-state: $144,004 (3.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$94,076
-36% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,750
5.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $51,082 per year, Public Policy Analysis graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn slightly above the $46,424 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 7.8x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Public Policy Analysis's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $23,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #15 of 40 Public Policy Analysis programs, Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University-New Brunswick accepts 65% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving a student body of 36,357 in New Brunswick, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

Political scientists $139,380/yr
Medical and health services managers $117,960/yr
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary $105,620/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Public Policy Analysis at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?
A score of 48/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Public Policy Analysis. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Public Policy Analysis careers?
With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $496,995 in decade earnings vs $543,097 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →