Rutgers University-New Brunswick — New Brunswick, NJ

English Language and Literature, General

at Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $28,762/yr starting out
⏱Not enough data to estimate payoff time
$Students on financial aid pay about $24,406/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $105,459 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$36,993/yr

Starting Salary

$28,762

Finish Rate

83.6%

$36,993/yr

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

Students on financial aid pay $24,406/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $12,587/yr)

4 Years Total

$147,972

Typical Debt

$21,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,835

What You'd Really Pay

$105,459

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

You'd earn (with degree)$287,620

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$105,459

Salary Boost

+-4%

Ahead After 10 Years

$182,161

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost18.1/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost0/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.5/15

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.