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Physics at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

44 Bachelor's Degrees
6 Master's Degrees
11 Doctor's Degrees
Physics is one of the majors in the physical sciences program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Rutgers New Brunswick ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.

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Physics Degrees Available at Rutgers New Brunswick

Rutgers New Brunswick Physics Rankings

The bachelor's program at Rutgers New Brunswick was ranked #50 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in New Jersey.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 16
Best Physics Colleges for Veterans 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 23
Best Value Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 23
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 23
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 27
Best Physics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 31
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (With Aid) 32
Best Physics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 38
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 41
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 43
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 44
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 45
Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 45
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 46
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $0-$30k) 47
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $30-$48k) 47
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 49
Best Physics Schools 50
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 55
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 58
Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools 61
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 61
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 66
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 68
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 68
Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools 69
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Physics Graduates 69
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income Over $110k) 70
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $48-$75k) 71
Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools 75
Best Value Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 76
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 76
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics (Income $75-$110k) 81
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Physics 95
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Physics 100
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Physics Graduates 108
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Physics 108
Best Value Colleges for Physics 112
Highest Paid Physics Graduates 163
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Physics Graduates 168

Popularity of Physics at Rutgers New Brunswick

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - New Brunswick handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in physics from Rutgers New Brunswick. This makes it the #99 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Physics Graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick Make?

$36,245 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rutgers New Brunswick go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,245 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $38,470 for all physics students.

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How Much Student Debt Do Physics Graduates from Rutgers New Brunswick Have?

$26,974 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Physics Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers New Brunswick, physics students borrow a median amount of $26,974 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $23,500 for all physics majors across the country.

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Rutgers New Brunswick Physics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Rutgers University - New Brunswick.

Rutgers New Brunswick Physics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 44 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Rutgers New Brunswick in 2020-2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a bachelor's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 19
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 3

Rutgers New Brunswick Physics Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 33% of physics master's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - New Brunswick with a master's in physics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 3
Non-Resident Aliens 2
Other Races 0

Related Major Annual Graduates
Chemistry 57
Geological & Earth Sciences 17
Astronomy & Astrophysics 13
Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology 5

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