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Genetics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $20,373/yr (-39% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Large (37,700 openings/yr)

ROI 5.3x earnings multiple (2.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #11 of 11 Genetics programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Genetics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$356K	$367K	$372K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	5.2x	5.3x	5.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	2.5x	2.6x	2.6x
Probability of Field Employment	53%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	18	17	17

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$68,956

Out-of-state: $144,004 (2.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,076

-36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,608

15.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $20,373 place Rutgers University-New Brunswick below the $33,150 national median for Genetics — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 5.3x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Genetics's typical career paths, with 48% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $26,608 against $20,373/yr in first-year earnings means roughly 1.3 years of salary goes to loan repayment. That's a heavy but not crushing debt load.

Ranked #11 of 11 Genetics programs, Rutgers University-New Brunswick falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A 65% admission rate makes Rutgers University-New Brunswick accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with 36,357 students enrolled in New Brunswick, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr

Genetic counselors $98,910/yr

View all 6 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Genetics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

A score of 17/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Genetics. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Is Genetics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick worth the student debt?

Median debt of $26,608 against $20,373/yr starting salary means roughly 1.3 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.

Will AI replace Genetics careers?

With 48% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $372,406 in decade earnings vs $355,774 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Genetics from Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →