Program Analysis
At $54,953 per year, Mathematics graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn slightly above the $50,797 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Mathematics programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Mathematics's typical career paths, with 65% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 25% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $20,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
Ranked #20 of 253 programs, Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Mathematics program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.
Five-year earnings of $97,521 show a 77% jump from the $54,953 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.