Nursing Science at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you plan to study Nursing Science, you may want to check out the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 145 nursing science degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Science Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rankings can help you compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Nursing Science program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 55 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 142 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 12 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 55 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #6 of 8 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 27 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #101 of 142 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Nursing Science graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing Science graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 83% women (120) and 17% men (25).
Nursing Science Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 15 master’s nursing science degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 93% were women (14) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Nursing Science master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 38%.*
Nursing Science Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 128 doctoral nursing science degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 81% were women (104) and 19% were men (24).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 35 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Minority students account for 56% of Nursing Science doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Science Graduates
Those who complete Nursing Science program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Nursing Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.