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Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ

Rutgers University-New Brunswick Reviews

Based on 96 Reviews
83 Somerset St New Brunswick, NJ
College Review
Activities and GroupsA-
Career PreparationA-
FacilitiesA-
Students and CultureA-
A-
Excellent
Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
42
4
Cardiovascular Technology/technologist
2
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
3
Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist
6
5
Clinical/medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
18
12
2
Cytotechnology/cytotechnologist
8
Dental Assisting/assistant
10
Dental Clinical Sciences, General
23
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
30
1
Dentistry
113
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
4
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
16
Endodontics/endodontology
5
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
17
10
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
2
3
1
Health Services Administration
2
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
33
12
5
Health/health Care Administration/management
6
8
0
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
336
Medical Informatics
22
13
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/coder
0
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
0
Medical Scientist
2
1
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
2
8
Medicine
307
Neurobiology and Anatomy
0
6
Nurse Midwife/nursing Midwifery
0
Nursing Practice
15
29
Nursing Science
16
213
2
17
Nutrition Sciences
91
7
1
Occupational Therapist Assistant
29
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
2
Orthodontics/orthodontology
5
Pediatric Dentistry/pedodontics
5
Periodontics/periodontology
3
Pharmacology
2
1
11
Pharmacy
185
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
25
Physical Therapy/therapist
64
Physician Assistant
47
Prosthodontics/prosthodontology
4
Public Health, General
291
84
11
14
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
282
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
11
24
31
1
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
35
Toxicology
0
8
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
African Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
0
African-American/black Studies
12
American/united States Studies/civilization
8
Anthropology
51
6
2
Chinese Language and Literature
8
4
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
7
1
1
Comparative Literature
4
5
3
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
4
East Asian Studies
6
Educational Psychology
13
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/chicano Studies
4
History, General
162
5
8
History, Other
0
Jewish/judaic Studies
1
1
Latin American Studies
3
Library and Information Science
113
10
Linguistics
32
0
3
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
0
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
4
0
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
1
Philosophy
40
0
8
Political Science and Government, General
215
2
10
Psychology, General
558
33
44
Public Policy Analysis, General
5
28
Religion/religious Studies
9
1
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
0
15
15
Russian Studies
1
Social Sciences, Other
42
Social Work
74
568
4
Sociology
65
14
3
Urban Studies/affairs
38
0
6
Women's Studies
18
7
3
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
122
21
11
Biomedical Sciences, General
189
5
Biotechnology
52
Chemical Engineering
99
63
12
City/urban, Community and Regional Planning
72
Civil Engineering, General
117
25
5
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
152
82
9
Engineering Science
20
Environmental Design/architecture
15
Environmental Science
33
7
4
Environmental Studies
41
Industrial Engineering
47
19
7
Landscape Architecture
23
8
Mechanical Engineering
177
29
14
Nuclear Medical Technology/technologist
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Accounting
168
Business Administration and Management, General
23
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
14
5
Economics, General
285
0
0
Finance, General
189
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
292
179
Labor and Industrial Relations
190
4
1
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
113
Management Science
28
Marketing/marketing Management, General
61
Operations Research
4
3
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Astrophysics
9
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Other
0
3
Biochemistry
25
1
6
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
1
5
Biological and Physical Sciences
90
4
Biology/biological Sciences, General
372
Biometry/biometrics
9
Biostatistics
2
Biotechnology
52
Botany/plant Biology
5
4
Cell Biology and Anatomy
1
Cell/cellular and Molecular Biology
0
Cell/cellular Biology and Histology
149
1
7
Chemistry, General
52
12
11
Entomology
2
5
Geography
19
2
10
Geology/earth Science, General
11
3
2
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
19
Mathematics, General
83
53
19
Meteorology
12
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Other
1
Microbiology, General
11
6
0
Molecular Biology
34
Molecular Genetics
45
7
6
Neuroscience
0
3
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
2
2
Physics, Other
44
5
24
Physiology, General
0
0
Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
0
2
Statistics, General
34
96
6
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
25
10
5
Art/art Studies, General
87
17
Chinese Language and Literature
8
4
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
26
Counselor Education/school Counseling and Guidance Services
11
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
9
Education, General
6
14
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
7
0
4
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
6
Elementary Education and Teaching
36
3
1
English Language and Literature, General
180
13
15
English/language Arts Teacher Education
26
Foreign Language Teacher Education
20
1
1
French Language and Literature
10
0
1
German Language and Literature
3
1
3
Italian Language and Literature
13
4
3
Mathematics Teacher Education
29
0
3
Portuguese Language and Literature
2
Reading Teacher Education
1
Russian Language and Literature
1
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
17
0
0
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
6
0
10
Social Studies Teacher Education
25
Spanish Language and Literature
26
12
6
Special Education and Teaching, General
49
3
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
377
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
0
2
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences, General
159
30
17
Information Science/studies
190
24
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Agricultural Economics
3
Agricultural Engineering
9
Agriculture, General
11
Animal Sciences, General
77
2
2
Ecology
4
7
Food Science
35
18
13
Natural Resources Management and Policy
32
Plant Sciences, General
13
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
226
Law
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Journalism
226
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Dance, General
31
Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
33
2
Music Performance, General
41
17
20
Music, General
2
1
1
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering
46
10
14
* Number of pople in 2015 that gradutated with thie degree and study level.
Private Loan Options
Online Programs

Check out the online programs offered at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Clinical Nutrition/nutritionist
Educational Psychology
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Health/health Care Administration/management
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Library and Information Science
Medical Informatics
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Music, General
Nursing Science
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Social Work
Spanish Language and Literature

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

School Accreditation Information
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
Didactic Program in Dietetics
Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Predoctoral (UMDNJ)
Endodontics
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS)
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics
Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontics
Prosthodontics (including maxillofacial prosthetics and combined prosthodontics/maxillofacial prosthetics)
Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency) (General Practice Residency 12 Months)
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
Association for Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc., Accreditation Commission
(SCPE) - Clinical pastoral education (CPE) centers offering CPE and supervisory CPE programs
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
English Language
Council on Education for Public Health
Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Dance (DANCE) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee
Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs
Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs
Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (Rutgers School of Nursing, Women's Health & Nurse-Midwifery)
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools
Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (School of Health Related Professions)
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences/University Behavioral Health Care - Newark)
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care Pre-doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology)
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
School Psychology (SCPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
Alumni & Student Reviews
A- Excellent
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 24 Reviews
Alumni
economics, Class of 1989
I was a commuter and focused only on academics and work
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Ph.D., Class of 1983
Who knows? I was in graduate school and didn't bother with such things (another point where you need to screen out people--ask for undergraduate degrees within 5 years).
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Science, Class of 1982
Fraternities, sororities , various sports and clubs
Rated January 2016
Alumni
history, Class of 1982
I have not idea
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Mechanical Engineering , Class of 1996
Grease trucks, Rutgers Fest.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
American Studies, Class of 1980
Unknown
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1979
there is something for everyone
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS, Class of 1998
Horseback mounted patrol, Seeing Eye puppy raising, Experimental farms
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1975
All kinds
Rated January 2016
Alumni
B.S. Biology, Class of 1995
I don't know anymore.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 24 Reviews
Alumni
economics, Class of 1989
none
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Ph.D., Class of 1983
You are asking this in the present tense; since I graduated 32 years ago I cannot answer it. Really, you should screen out people 5 years after graduation.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Science, Class of 1982
Student center
Rated January 2016
Alumni
history, Class of 1982
none for me
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Mechanical Engineering , Class of 1996
Campus events, job fairs, alumni outreach, mentoring.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
American Studies, Class of 1980
Don't know
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1979
internships, networking, alumni events
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS, Class of 1998
Externships
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1975
I'm sure it's way different now
Rated January 2016
Alumni
B.S. Biology, Class of 1995
I don't know.
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 24 Reviews
Alumni
economics, Class of 1989
they were adequate. lecture halls mostly.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Ph.D., Class of 1983
I expect good. Have not been there since 1983.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Science, Class of 1982
Some new, some older. For the most part very nice
Rated January 2016
Alumni
history, Class of 1982
i have no idea. it was a long time ago
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Mechanical Engineering , Class of 1996
Good, becoming preposterousmy luxurious.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
American Studies, Class of 1980
Don't know the current status, but my sense is that facilities are better now than they were forty years ago
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1979
upgrading
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS, Class of 1998
Above adequate
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1975
They were just like they r now
Rated January 2016
Alumni
B.S. Biology, Class of 1995
All were good!
Rated January 2016
A- Excellent
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 24 Reviews
Alumni
economics, Class of 1989
I was a commuter and worked so i was very independant
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Ph.D., Class of 1983
Today? No idea but I imagine they are worried about jobs and debt.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Bachelor of Science, Class of 1982
Diverse
Rated January 2016
Alumni
history, Class of 1982
it was a long time ago
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Mechanical Engineering , Class of 1996
Great.
Rated January 2016
Alumni
American Studies, Class of 1980
Middle class
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Sociology, Class of 1979
diverse, middle-class, academic
Rated January 2016
Alumni
BS, Class of 1998
Diverse
Rated January 2016
Alumni
Biology, Class of 1975
Diversity
Rated January 2016
Alumni
B.S. Biology, Class of 1995
I attended RU over twenty years ago so I don't know anymore.
Rated January 2016