Marketing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers-New Brunswick's marketing program significantly outperforms both state and national benchmarks, ranking in the 80th percentile among New Jersey schools and 69th percentile nationally. With first-year earnings of $48,645—well above the national median of $44,728 and substantially higher than New Jersey's median of $38,254—graduates start strong and see impressive 34% earnings growth by year four, reaching nearly $65,000.

The debt picture is more concerning, with graduates carrying $20,731 in median debt that ranks in the 78th percentile nationally (meaning higher than most programs). However, this debt burden becomes manageable given the strong earnings trajectory. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.43 means graduates typically owe less than half their first-year salary, and the 34% earnings growth over four years helps improve this picture quickly.

Among New Jersey's marketing programs, Rutgers-New Brunswick ties for second-highest earnings with its sister campuses, trailing only Seton Hall by a small margin. For families considering in-state options, this program delivers competitive outcomes at a public university price point. The combination of above-average starting salaries, strong earnings growth, and reasonable debt levels makes this a solid investment, despite the higher-than-ideal debt burden.