Rutgers University-New Brunswick — New Brunswick, NJ

Mechanical Engineering

at Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ

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The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $61,256/yr starting out — that's 104% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 3.3 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

$61,256

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)$612,560

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$101,911

Pays for Itself In

3.3 yrs

Salary Boost

+104%

Ahead After 10 Years

$510,649

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed23.2/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost13.9/20

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.