U.S. median for this major: $59,596.
College Scorecard field of study; 32 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 46% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $20,550.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $35,178. College Scorecard.
Rutgers University-Camden Urban Studies / Affairs: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 New Jersey colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Urban Studies / Affairs nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Rutgers University-Camden's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,797 | $60,155 | 2.7 years |
| $30–48k | $14,357 | $62,597 | 2.8 years |
| $48–75k | $16,184 | $70,562 | 3.1 years |
| $75–110k | $20,475 | $89,271 | 4.0 years |
| $110k+ | $30,639 | $133,586 | 5.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (47% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Urban Studies / Affairs graduates 4 years after graduating ($59,261) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $22,600 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Urban Studies / Affairs at New Jersey colleges
Every New Jersey college we cover that reports Urban Studies / Affairs graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rutgers University-Camden | $59,261 | $27,000 | $18,745 | 67% |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $59,261 | $27,000 | $24,406 | 84% |
2 more New Jersey colleges offer Urban Studies / Affairs but have too few graduates to report earnings.
What families pay at Rutgers University-Camden, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Rutgers University-Camden
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 67% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $74,479
- Full cost breakdown · all 38 majors · overview
Related majors at Rutgers University-Camden
- Sociology$55,197
- Political Science$63,765
- Economics$86,120
Rutgers University-Camden Urban Studies / Affairs questions
How much do Rutgers University-Camden Urban Studies / Affairs graduates earn?
Urban Studies / Affairs graduates of Rutgers University-Camden earn a median $59,261 four years after graduating and $44,263 one year after. The U.S. median for Urban Studies / Affairs graduates across 30 colleges is $59,596.
How much debt do Rutgers University-Camden Urban Studies / Affairs graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Urban Studies / Affairs graduates of Rutgers University-Camden is $27,000, about 46% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $20,550.
Where does Rutgers University-Camden rank for Urban Studies / Affairs in New Jersey?
Of 2 New Jersey colleges reporting Urban Studies / Affairs graduate earnings, Rutgers University-Camden ranks 1st, the highest.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Rutgers University-Camden Urban Studies / Affairs: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/rutgers-university-camden/majors/urban-studies-affairs (College Scorecard and BLS data).