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 public policy programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #26 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list. It is also ranked #2 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Policy Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Public Policy Graduate Degree Schools | 16 |
| Best Public Policy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Public Policy Schools | 26 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in public policy. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in public policy from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #29 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Public Policy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,082 a year. This is higher than $44,740, which is the national median for all public policy bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rutgers New Brunswick paid an average of $1,054 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of public policy bachelor's degrees went to men and 78% went 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rutgers New Brunswick does not offer an online option for its public policy 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 public policy program at Rutgers New Brunswick make a median salary of $61,558. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allpublic policy master's degree recipients across the nation.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 students earned a master's degree in public policy from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.
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