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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey · Public university · Training programs available:
Address: 83 Somerset St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Phone: (848) 445-4636 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Sanction on record, since lifted — Dec 2024 · Probation · American Occupational Therapy Association; Jul 2025 · Initial Accreditation.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public trade/career school in New Brunswick, NJ offering medical assistant and radiology & sonography programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, median graduate debt is $21,500 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $74,479; the campus completion rate compared to the state average of 61.9% is not reported.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Rutgers University-New Brunswick; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 27.9% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistants | $37,010 | $47,210 | $49,920 |
| Radiologic technologists and technicians | $71,770 | $95,000 | $103,510 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New Jersey (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 22 | $50,695 | $52,107 | $15,375 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate, 1–2 years | 1 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a public university located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, a small city setting. The school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with several program-specific accreditors, and it participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid to help pay for their education. Among its trade and career-focused offerings, the campus most commonly awards credentials in medical assistant programs (22 completers) and radiology & sonography programs (1 completer), totaling 23 trade completers in the reporting period.
In terms of outcomes, the campus-wide completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data, though the state average completion rate is 61.9%. Median debt for graduates is $21,500, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $74,479. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Approximately 27.9% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a meaningful share of low-income student enrollment.
With undergraduate enrollment over 37,000, Rutgers-New Brunswick is a large public research university rather than a dedicated trade school, so its trade programs represent a small slice of overall offerings. Specific program lengths are not reported here, so prospective students—including adult career-changers—should contact the school directly to ask about scheduling, format, and time to completion for the medical assistant or radiology & sonography tracks. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcomes data, consult the listed accreditors and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick offers medical assistant programs (22 completers) and radiology & sonography programs (1 completer) among its trade-focused offerings.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited, primarily by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, along with several program-specific accreditors including bodies for pharmacy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so eligible students can use FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The campus completion rate compared to the state average is not reported for this campus in federal data; the state average completion rate is 61.9%.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Median debt for graduates is $21,500, per federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entry are $74,479, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (848) 445-4636 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public school, which often means lower tuition for state residents and different funding structures than private for-profit institutions.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported in the available data; contact the school directly to ask about the duration of the medical assistant or radiology & sonography programs.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the listed accrediting bodies, such as the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and review federal outcomes data via the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?186380.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Specific fit for adult career-changers cannot be determined from the available data since program length and format are not reported; contacting the school directly is recommended to clarify scheduling options.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can contact Rutgers University-New Brunswick at (848) 445-4636 or visit https://newbrunswick.rutgers.edu/ for application details.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with other nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not reported for this campus; consult the College Scorecard to compare outcomes across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.