Median Earnings (1yr)
$50,778
54th percentile (40th in NJ)
Sample Size
53
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

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

Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates earn $51k, placing them in the 54th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New Jersey

Student Counseling and Personnel Services masters's programs at peer institutions in New Jersey (12 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Rutgers University-New Brunswick$50,778$52,596
William Paterson University of New Jersey$60,928$56,177
Seton Hall University$58,844$59,340
The College of New Jersey$57,999$54,653
Rider University$57,536
Monmouth University$57,322$58,621
National Median$49,765

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in New Jersey

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New Jersey schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne
$15,150$60,928
Seton Hall University
South Orange
$51,370$58,844
The College of New Jersey
Ewing
$18,685$57,999
Rider University
Lawrenceville
$38,900$57,536
Monmouth University
West Long Branch
$44,850$57,322

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.