Median Earnings (1yr)
$51,641
5th percentile
Sample Size
68
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates compare to all programs nationally

Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates earn $52k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all information science/studies masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Information Science/Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (4 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$51,641
New Jersey Institute of Technology$91,890$111,004
Strayer University-New Jersey$71,873$87,889
National Median$71,873

Other Information Science/Studies Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark
$19,022$91,890
Strayer University-New Jersey
Piscataway
$13,920$71,873

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.