# Rutgers University-New Brunswick: Engineering Science (bachelor's)

New Brunswick, NJ. IPEDS 186380, CIP 14.13. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/majors/engineering-science

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $69,336
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $91,309 (U.S. median for this major: $90,246 across 9 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,250 (U.S. median $22,750)
- Rank in NJ: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,063

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.19 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $91,309 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 | $16,343 | $68,477 | 1.3 years |
| 30-48k | $16,210 | $67,920 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $18,282 | $76,602 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $25,106 | $105,194 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $35,016 | $146,717 | 2.7 years |

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

## Engineering Science at NJ colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-New Brunswick | $91,309 | $24,250 | $24,406 | 84% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $183,890 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, $180,640 NJ, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## 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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