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Undergraduate Majors

Undergraduate Majors at Rutgers University Newark

Popular undergraduate majors at Rutgers University Newark are Accounting, Finance, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. 13% of students major in Accounting, 11% in Finance, and 11% in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. The full list of 37 undergraduate majors and annual graduate counts follows. See median earnings by major for Rutgers University-Newark graduates.

List of undergrad majors offered at Rutgers University Newark
Computer and Information Sciences Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences 9
Information Science/Studies 12
Engineering Graduates
Geological/Geophysical Engineering 1
Foreign Languages Graduates
Portuguese Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 6
English and Literature Graduates
English Language and Literature 44
Biology Graduates
Biology/Biological Sciences 114
Mathematics Graduates
Mathematics 12
Natural Resources Conservation Graduates
Environmental Science 5
Philosophy and Religious Studies Graduates
Philosophy 9
Physical Sciences Graduates
Chemistry 11
Geology/Earth Science 5
Physics, Other 2
Psychology Graduates
Psychology 143
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting Graduates
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 156
Human Services Graduates
Social Work 61
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 5
Social Sciences Graduates
Anthropology 8
Economics 37
Political Science and Government 55
Sociology 16
Ethnic Studies Graduates
African-American/Black Studies 1
Women's Studies 2
Visual and Performing Arts Graduates
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts 4
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 5
Art/Art Studies 16
Music 2
Health Professions Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 4
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 18
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 139
Business Graduates
Business Administration and Management 88
Accounting 198
Finance 161
Management Information Systems 12
Marketing/Marketing Management 66
History Graduates
History 31
Communication Graduates
Journalism 17

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Median earnings by major: Rutgers University Newark salaries by major.

Last updated: August 2026