Rutgers University-New Brunswick — New Brunswick, NJ

Communication and Media Studies

at Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $41,337/yr starting out — that's 38% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 9 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $23,519/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $101,911 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$35,232/yr

Starting Salary

$41,337

Finish Rate

85%

$35,232/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $23,519/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $11,713/yr)

4 Years Total

$140,928

Typical Debt

$21,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,835

What You'd Really Pay

$101,911

That's about $244/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$413,370

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$101,911

Pays for Itself In

9 yrs

Salary Boost

+38%

Ahead After 10 Years

$311,459

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost33.5/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed15.3/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost5/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.8/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.