Registered Nursing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, consider the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is in New Brunswick, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 298 registered nursing degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Many students take online classes 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.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #2 of 45 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #14 of 257 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #31 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #159 of 248 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1390 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 87% women (260) and 13% men (38).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 297 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 87% were women (259) and 13% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 119 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 59 |
| Black / African American | 32 |
| Asian | 68 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 1 doctoral registered nursing graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| 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.