Rutgers University-New Brunswick — New Brunswick, NJ

Human Resources Management and Services

at Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $45,522/yr starting out — that's 52% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 6.8 years to earn back what you spent
$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

$45,522

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)$455,220

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$105,459

Pays for Itself In

6.8 yrs

Salary Boost

+52%

Ahead After 10 Years

$349,761

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost36.4/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed18.3/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost6.9/20

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.