All Rutgers University-Newark majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 10
- Science & Math · 9
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Business & Finance · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Engineering · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $54,953 | $81,845 | $23,000 |
| Chemistry | $44,949 | $73,245 | $23,250 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $47,045 | $70,106 | $24,830 |
| Biology | $32,024 | $68,306 | $24,161 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $43,223 | $67,805 | $25,706 |
| Physics | $35,689 | $67,544 | $26,974 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | — |
| Zoology / Animal Biology | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $31,335 | $66,519 | $22,000 |
| Philosophy | $40,113 | $58,891 | $25,000 |
| English | $26,310 | $55,337 | $25,125 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | $30,296 | $55,164 | $26,900 |
| History | $33,763 | $54,657 | $21,728 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $33,109 | $51,581 | $26,250 |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $68,338 | $100,695 | $22,500 |
| Management Information Systems | $63,023 | $89,098 | $22,425 |
| Accounting | $68,141 | $89,087 | $22,770 |
| Economics | $51,848 | $86,120 | $24,965 |
| Business Administration | $58,896 | $83,606 | $23,250 |
| Marketing | $48,645 | $74,813 | $20,731 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Film and Photography | $38,508 | $63,679 | $23,250 |
| Music | $36,707 | $56,008 | $26,000 |
| Studio Art | $21,908 | $52,450 | $25,975 |
| Theatre | $24,770 | $42,712 | $23,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $72,259 | $87,399 | $30,875 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $80,060 | $84,376 | $29,682 |
| Health Administration | $49,928 | $59,921 | $39,646 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $80,448 | $125,303 | $21,500 |
| Information Science / Studies | $56,360 | $87,757 | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $32,523 | $62,670 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geological / Geophysical Engineering | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Rutgers University-Newark students earn a median $74,479 ten years after starting college, more than 84% of New Jersey colleges we cover. 64% graduate within six years.
Rutgers University-Newark majors questions
How many majors does Rutgers University-Newark offer?
Rutgers University-Newark offers 43 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at Rutgers University-Newark?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Rutgers University-Newark earn a median $125,303 four years after graduating, the highest of the 36 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,500.
Which Rutgers University-Newark majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $42,712 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Rutgers University-Newark overview