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Applied 11/15. Application acknowledged 11/16

Part-time (evening) Newark student here who also works in Newark. Let me know if you have any questions about the school or area. Good luck all.

Completed 12/18.
Got in today with $72k schooly.

Pretty sure no one cares about this school, but I personally think this school deserves a t50 spot. $101k private sector median salary is up there with some of the t30 schools.

CPAlawHopefu wrote:Completed 12/18.
Got in today with $72k schooly.

Pretty sure no one cares about this school, but I personally think this school deserves a t50 spot. $101k private sector median salary is up there with some of the t30 schools.

Just be careful with how you look at statistics. Only self-reported numbers are included; those who are making a pittance of a wage will likely not respond to the student surveys. Example, 20 people end up in the private sector and 2 report a salary. One reported salary is $120,000 and the other is $80,000. There you have an average reported salary of $100,000, even if the other 18 who didn't report are making less than $40,000.

I go to school at Rutgers, and don't expect to be making 6 figures coming out. $40-50k is what most students should expect from their first job.

rwhyAn wrote:

CPAlawHopefu wrote:Completed 12/18.
Got in today with $72k schooly.

Pretty sure no one cares about this school, but I personally think this school deserves a t50 spot. $101k private sector median salary is up there with some of the t30 schools.

Just be careful with how you look at statistics. Only self-reported numbers are included; those who are making a pittance of a wage will likely not respond to the student surveys. Example, 20 people end up in the private sector and 2 report a salary. One reported salary is $120,000 and the other is $80,000. There you have an average reported salary of $100,000, even if the other 18 who didn't report are making less than $40,000.

I go to school at Rutgers, and don't expect to be making 6 figures coming out. $40-50k is what most students should expect from their first job.

So you mean ranking is an indicator to evaluate a school more reliable than private sector median salary? I know University of New Hampshire has a private sector median 105,000 but ranks 87. Should be as cautious as in the case of Rutgers?

yenisey wrote:

rwhyAn wrote:

CPAlawHopefu wrote:Completed 12/18.
Got in today with $72k schooly.

Pretty sure no one cares about this school, but I personally think this school deserves a t50 spot. $101k private sector median salary is up there with some of the t30 schools.

Just be careful with how you look at statistics. Only self-reported numbers are included; those who are making a pittance of a wage will likely not respond to the student surveys. Example, 20 people end up in the private sector and 2 report a salary. One reported salary is $120,000 and the other is $80,000. There you have an average reported salary of $100,000, even if the other 18 who didn't report are making less than $40,000.

I go to school at Rutgers, and don't expect to be making 6 figures coming out. $40-50k is what most students should expect from their first job.

So you mean ranking is an indicator to evaluate a school more reliable than private sector median salary? I know University of New Hampshire has a private sector median 105,000 but ranks 87. Should be as cautious as in the case of Rutgers?

Yes, you should be just as cautious. Rankings really don't mean much when you get past the top 14-20 schools. A much better metric to go buy is full-time/long-term employment of recent grads 9 months out. You should really only go to Rutgers, UNH, or any other tier 2 if you want to practice in the area and can go for relatively cheap.

That said, this thread is to focus on Rutgers. Good luck all applying.

Congrats.

If you don't mind, what were the stats you had? I'm looking at Rutgers.