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Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $87,594/yr (16% vs median)

AI Risk High (39% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #267 of 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$889K	$886K	$766K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.9x	12.8x	11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.2x	6.1x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	87%	86%	64%
DegreeOutlook Score	84	84	81

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 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,076

-36% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,952

3.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$93,912

7% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $87,594 per year, Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn slightly above the $75,273 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 12.8x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $24,952 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #267 ranking among 990 Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration programs places Rutgers University-New Brunswick in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $87,594 to $93,912 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers University-New Brunswick accepts 65% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 36,357 students in New Brunswick, NJ.

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Top Career Paths

Nurse anesthetists $223,210/yr

Nurse practitioners $129,210/yr

Nurse midwives $128,790/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 84/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

At 84/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Rutgers University-New Brunswick?

The 39% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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