One of the choices you’ll need to make in your career is deciding where you want to work. The community pages focused on industries can help you explore different types of organizations, job roles, and other information that can help you identify what matches with your personal and professional goals.

Web Developer vs. Software Engineer: What’s the Difference?

The difference between a web developer vs. software engineer is difficult to define since web developers are a type of software engineer. The term software engineer is broad and encompasses various technology roles and specializations, including web development, cloud computing, …

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Get Hired in 2026: 4 Ways to Bring Receipts & Prove Skills | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep81

Stop hoping your resume is enough. In 2026, employers don’t just want potential—they want proof. It’s time to bring the “receipts” to your job search.

Generic buzzwords like “hard worker” won’t cut it anymore. To land the job this year, …

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How to turn a part-time, seasonal job into a full-time, permanent science or engineering career

Career experts share practical strategies for transforming temporary positions into lasting careers in science and engineering fields. The path from seasonal employment to permanent roles requires strategic skill development, relationship building, and demonstrating value beyond basic job requirements. By mastering …

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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for those with accounting majors

Here’s a practical look at the 20 most popular jobs for new graduates with accounting degrees. Just like with business administration, many of these roles don’t strictly require an accounting major, but the training you get—attention to detail, comfort with …

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20 most popular jobs upon graduation for students majoring in public health

Here’s a practical guide to the 20 most popular jobs for graduates with public health degrees. Public health is a field that blends healthcare, policy, data, and community impact. Employers value public health grads because you’re trained to see the …

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Vault Guides

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career …

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career …

The media and entertainment industry consists of movies, print, radio, television, electronic publications, and streaming video, and it offers a …

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for a career …

The Vault Guides to Jobs series provides essential information about key careers and industries, with an emphasis on preparing for …

Career Outcomes

Rutgers University–Newark graduates enter the world prepared to make an impact. Through rigorous academics, career readiness programs, and hands-on experiences, our students develop the skills, confidence, and networks needed to thrive in their chosen fields.

Each year, the Office of Career Resources & Exploration surveys graduating students to understand their post-graduation outcomes—employment, continuing education, and other pursuits. The results below reflect our commitment to transparency and the success of RU–N graduates within six months of completing their degrees.

Our knowledge rate—the percentage of graduates for whom we can verify outcomes—has steadily increased over time, demonstrating growing engagement and data reliability:

  • Class of 2025: 66%
  • Class of 2024: 53.8%
  • Class of 2023: 57.7%
  • Class of 2022: 50.6%
  • Class of 2021: 27.3%

Explore the Results
Use the filters below to view outcomes by graduation year, school, or major. Results update automatically as you make selections.
All data align with the National Association of Colleges & Employers (NACE) standards for First Destination Surveys.

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Employment Locations
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

Post-Graduation Outcomes


This section highlights what Rutgers University–Newark graduates are doing within six months of completing their degrees. It includes employment, continuing education, public service, and those still seeking opportunities.