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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #45 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 108 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #134 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 29 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #74 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 108 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical sciences from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 71% were men and 29% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
The physical sciences program at Rutgers New Brunswick awarded 24 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
Physical Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Physics | 68 |
| Chemistry | 65 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 21 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 13 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,202 |
| Engineering | 1,136 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 255 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 159 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 104 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.