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. In addition, we cover how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, Rutgers New Brunswick came in at #29. 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 484 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 474 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 51 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #19 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 35 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #5 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick is $31,280. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, psychology students borrow a median amount of $34,837 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Rutgers New Brunswick is $249 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.
Of the 484 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2022, 21% were men and 79% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 107 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| White | 220 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 29 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $42,617. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rutgers New Brunswick are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 60 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.