Is Rutgers University-Camden worth it?
Rutgers University-Camden is a public, four-year institution in Camden, New Jersey (small city), part of the Rutgers University system. It awarded 1,694 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, registered nursing and law.
Rutgers University-Camden is part of Rutgers University
Employer, job title and found-employed figures are reported for the whole system, not for this campus. Federal data on this page is for this campus only.
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Federal context for Rutgers University-Camden
Published by the federal government for federally aided students. It does not say which employers hire graduates.
Median earnings 1 year after
$52,303
Median earnings 4 years after
$77,933
Median earnings 10 years after
$74,479
Average net price
$18,745
Completion rate
67%
Completions (2024)
1,694
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
3,753
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $54,225 | $66,438 | 1,056 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $87,594 | $99,155 | 984 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $58,896 | $83,606 | 928 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $31,280 | $56,479 | 924 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $68,338 | $100,695 | 762 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $80,448 | $125,303 | 679 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,611 | $61,817 | 677 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $114,572 | $155,535 | 618 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $49,441 | $75,850 | 550 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,024 | $68,306 | 484 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $68,141 | $89,087 | 481 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $51,848 | $86,120 | 450 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $39,723 | $63,765 | 375 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $48,645 | $74,813 | 373 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $58,428 | $74,870 | 252 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 256 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 207 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 185 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 132 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 88 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 80 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 54 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 50 |
| Management Science | Master's | 47 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 44 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 24% | 5,518 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 15% | 3,492 |
| Educational Services | 13% | 3,065 |
| Public Administration | 8% | 1,883 |
| Finance and Insurance | 7% | 1,662 |
| Retail Trade | 6% | 1,441 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,162 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 4% | 984 |
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Sources: federal figures for Rutgers University-Camden. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New Jersey. Counts under 10 are not published.
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