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. Also, learn how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for public health majors, Rutgers New Brunswick came in at #7. 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 394 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 432 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 189 students received their master’s degree in public health from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #18 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #38 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public health students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $45,408. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,533 for all public health bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, public health students borrow a median amount of $39,828 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $333 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $441 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 394 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in public health from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 18% were men and 82% were 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 115 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 103 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its public health 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.
Public Health majors graduating with a master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $67,571 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 211 public health majors earned their master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these graduates, 27% were men and 73% were 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 495 |
| Medicine | 353 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 234 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 170 |
| Dentistry | 126 |
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