Public Institution
Rutgers University-Newark
Rutgers-Newark occupies a compact 38-acre campus in the University Heights section of Newark. Students can cross-register for courses at the neighboring New Jersey Institute of Technology. The campus is known for its diversity, and houses specialized programs such as the School of Public Affairs and Administration and the Institute of Jazz Studies.
Programs
33
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$45,119
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
52/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$16,586
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $35,348/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Rutgers Newark's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 56% of students receive Pell Grants; 31% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $14,840 | $59,360 |
| $30K – $48K | $16,252 | $65,008 |
| $48K – $75K | $17,388 | $69,552 |
| $75K – $110K | $25,608 | $102,432 |
| $110K+ | $32,589 | $130,356 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $16,586 | $66,344 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at Rutgers Newark
33 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
88
|
$80,448/yr | Very High | 18.8x |
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Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
83
|
$68,338/yr | Very High | 14.3x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
81
|
$68,141/yr | Very High | 12.9x |
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Information Science
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools → |
76
|
$56,360/yr | Very High | 13.7x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
75
|
$58,896/yr | High | 12.2x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
72
|
$51,848/yr | Very High | 12.2x |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools → |
70
|
$49,928/yr | High | 10.5x |
|
Allied Health Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Compare across schools → |
69
|
$72,259/yr | Moderate | 10.5x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools → |
69
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$54,953/yr | Very High | 13.7x |
|
Clinical Laboratory Science
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Compare across schools → |
68
|
$80,060/yr | Moderate | 12.7x |
|
Management Information Systems
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools → |
68
|
$63,023/yr | Very High | 13.6x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
64
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$48,645/yr | Very High | 10.7x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
62
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$44,949/yr | High | 10.5x |
|
Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
55
|
$39,723/yr | Very High | 9.8x |
|
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools → |
52
|
$34,611/yr | Moderate | 7.8x |
| Physics Compare across schools → |
49
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$35,689/yr | Very High | 12.3x |
|
Natural Resources & Conservation Research
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools → |
48
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$43,223/yr | High | 9.4x |
| Social Work Compare across schools → |
45
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$39,936/yr | Moderate | 7.1x |
| History Compare across schools → |
45
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$33,763/yr | High | 7.9x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
44
|
$32,024/yr | High | 10.0x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools → |
42
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$36,978/yr | High | 7.1x |
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Geosciences
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools → |
41
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$47,045/yr | High | 6.1x |
| Philosophy Compare across schools → |
41
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$40,113/yr | Very High | 8.3x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
39
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$31,280/yr | High | 7.8x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
38
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$34,344/yr | High | 7.0x |
| Music Compare across schools → |
36
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$36,707/yr | High | 6.0x |
| Journalism Compare across schools → |
36
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$32,523/yr | Very High | 8.4x |
|
Film & Photography
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools → |
34
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$38,508/yr | High | 4.8x |
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Romance Languages
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools → |
34
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$31,335/yr | Very High | 7.3x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
29
|
$26,310/yr | Very High | 7.2x |
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Fine Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools → |
28
|
$21,908/yr | Moderate | 6.4x |
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Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
25
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$24,770/yr | Moderate | 2.7x |
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Ethnic & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Compare across schools → |
19
|
$30,296/yr | Very High | 4.2x |
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