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Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #54 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for engineering majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 827 bachelor's degrees in engineering. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 874 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 237 students received their master’s degree in engineering from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #52 most popular school for engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 80 students received their doctoral degrees in engineering in 2022, making the school the #42 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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.
The engineering program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 827 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 293 |
| Black or African American | 46 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94 |
| White | 300 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 53 |
| Other Races | 41 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its engineering 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of engineering master's degrees went to men and 27% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 85 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
Engineering students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 295 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 233 |
| Chemical Engineering | 160 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 146 |
| Civil Engineering | 121 |
| Industrial Engineering | 57 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 40 |
| Ceramic Engineering | 39 |
| Engineering Science | 34 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 11 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,202 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 255 |
| Physical Sciences | 177 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 159 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 104 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.