Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Rutgers University-New Brunswick · New Brunswick, NJ

CIP 24.01

$35,768Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$74,122Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$21,500Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $35,768 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322). Median debt is $21,500, about 60% of first-year earnings.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton
$49,779$11,662
Rowan University
Glassboro
$43,486$23,100
Stockton University
Galloway
$42,209$23,875
Rider University
Lawrenceville
$41,315—
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah
$40,331$25,000
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
Madison
$39,071$25,000
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Teaneck
$39,071$25,000
Seton Hall University
South Orange
$36,993$23,250
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
$35,768$21,500
Centenary University
Hackettstown
$32,988$25,000
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne
$32,581$20,750
Drew University
Madison
$28,961$27,000
Montclair State University
Montclair
$22,201$22,551

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick make?

The median salary is $35,768 one year after graduation.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $21,500.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.