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. In addition, we cover how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #36 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Physics Schools | 36 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $35,689. This is less than $47,156, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, physics students borrow a median amount of $41,246 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $36,407 for all physics majors across the country.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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.
Of the 45 physics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 78% were men and 22% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its physics 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 physics majors earned their master's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.