by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health science majors, Rutgers New Brunswick came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 41% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in health science from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #43 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in health science in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,009 a year. This is higher than $35,624, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, health science students borrow a median amount of $23,592 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,345.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $125 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rutgers New Brunswick was $1,054 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,674 | $32,436 |
| Fees | $3,565 | $3,565 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,391 | $1,391 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,715 | $14,715 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,372 | $4,372 |
Learn more about Rutgers New Brunswick tuition and fees.
The health science program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 18% of these degrees went to men with the other 82% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rutgers New Brunswick Online Learning page.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in health science from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 668 |
| Nursing | 495 |
| Medicine | 353 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 234 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 170 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.