# Rutgers University-Camden: Urban Studies / Affairs (bachelor's)

Camden, NJ. IPEDS 186371, CIP 45.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rutgers-university-camden/majors/urban-studies-affairs

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,263
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,261 (U.S. median for this major: $59,596 across 30 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $20,550)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$335

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.36 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $59,261 minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NJ (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Urban Studies / Affairs at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Camden | $59,261 | $27,000 | $18,745 | 67% |
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $59,261 | $27,000 | $24,406 | 84% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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