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 #11. 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 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of health science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $33,500. This is higher than $31,369, 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 $26,664 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 $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $125 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
Of the 27 health science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Rutgers New Brunswick, about 15% were men and 85% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in health science from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2021 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 670 |
| Nursing | 531 |
| Medicine | 346 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 230 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 170 |
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