by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Rutgers New Brunswick degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Rutgers New Brunswick measures up.
Rutgers New Brunswick is ranked #2,095 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D-. Within New Jersey, it ranks #43 of 59 for value.
Among the majors Rutgers New Brunswick offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Molecular Genetics | #4 of 4 |
| General Engineering Science | #7 of 13 |
| Engineering Science | #7 of 13 |
| Engineering | #7 of 13 |
| Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | #8 of 15 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #8 of 15 |
| Human Resources | #10 of 15 |
| Labor & Industrial Relations | #10 of 15 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology & Histology | #11 of 13 |
| Other Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions | #11 of 14 |
Read the full Rutgers New Brunswick value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is ranked #2 out of #65 in New Jersey for quality and #43 out of #59 for New Jersey value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Rutgers New Brunswick financial aid page to be sure.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is ranked #2,095 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Rutgers New Brunswick costs about $29,827. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $119,308 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $37,013 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $24,406 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $29,827 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $119,308 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Rutgers New Brunswick net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Rutgers New Brunswick degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $148,052 | — | — |
| All Students | $119,308 | #2,095 | D- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,624 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $148,052 | — | — |
| All Students | $119,308 | #43 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $97,624 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Rutgers New Brunswick shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,885 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,532 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,578 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,020 |
| Over $110K | $33,460 |
About 57% of Rutgers New Brunswick undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,869 per year. Get more details on the Rutgers New Brunswick financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Rutgers New Brunswick net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.