by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in nursing.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for nursing majors, Rutgers New Brunswick came in at #45. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 344 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 351 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #438 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 163 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $87,594. This is higher than $74,888, which is the national median for all nursing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, nursing students borrow a median amount of $30,262 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $259 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 344 students earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 85 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 140 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its nursing 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.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $102,721 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of nursing master's degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 668 |
| Medicine | 353 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 234 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 170 |
| Dentistry | 126 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.