Physics

Bachelor's degree · Rutgers University-Newark · Newark, NJ

CIP 40.08

$35,689Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$67,544Median earnings 4 years after
$87,968Median earnings 5 years after
$23,971Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Physics at Rutgers University-Newark earn a median of $35,689 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $76,786 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,777–$102,948). Median debt is $23,971, about 67% of first-year earnings.

Physics (Bachelor's degree) at other New Jersey schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Montclair State University
Montclair
$39,740—
Rowan University
Glassboro
$36,435$27,000
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
$35,689$23,971
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden
$35,689$23,971

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Physics graduates from Rutgers University-Newark make?

The median salary is $35,689 one year after graduation and $87,968 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,971.

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