The Rutgers Business School – New Brunswick (RBSNB) finished No. 44 on Poets&Quants’ 2025 ranking of the Best Undergraduate Business Programs in the U.S. In our three methodological categories, it finished No. 37 in Admission Standards, No. 54 in Career Outcomes, and No. 81 in Academic Experience (based solely on our alumni survey).
The B-school’s acceptance rate for the fall 2024 incoming class was 38.7%, and the class also reported an average SAT score of 1416. Its six-year graduation rate is 89%.
In career data, 77.6% of Class of 2024 graduates and 70.7% of Class of 2023 grads completed at least one business-specific internship before graduation. Some 88.3% of 2024 grads found jobs within three months, compared to 80.8% of 2023 grads.
Average salary for the most recent graduates was $78,746.87, with 48% of them reporting an average signing bonus of $10,301.57. The top employers included PwC, Deloitte, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Amazon, Ernst & Young (EY), Prudential Financial, TD Bank, Burlington Stores, Johnson & Johnson, and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The Rutgers Business School in New Brunswick offers a solid undergraduate business education that’s characterized by extensive career preparation and strong extracurricular activities.
EXTENSIVE CAREER PREP
Undergraduates at Rutgers Business School – New Brunswick can choose from the following majors: Accounting, Business Analytics and Information Technology, Finance, Leadership and Management, Marketing, and Supply Chain Management.
One of the key differentiators of Rutgers education is the programming it offers for students to get the necessary training and resources for their chosen career path. Students benefit from resume writing workshops, business etiquette training, LinkedIn coaching, and personal branding courses.
The Road to Wall Street is a prime example. The program boosts industry knowledge and interview skills for students intent on pursuing a career on Wall Street through intensive training and supportive mentorship. Students get access to comprehensive courses on corporate finance, financial modeling and valuation, and more. Additionally, the program features one-on-one counseling for job selection, networking, and general interview prep as well as a peer and alumni mentor match.
The B-school recently developed more extensive career programs to add to its “Roads” roster including a Road to Silicon Valley program and Road to Consulting program. These types of programs offer undergraduate business students a unique opportunity to essentially take a “fast-track” path to landing a job in their chosen career.
VARIETY OF EXTRACURRICULARS
New Brunswick offers many opportunities for students to supplement their in-class knowledge and gain real-world experience. For instance, the annual FanTAXtic case competition sponsored by Deloitte Tax gives students a view into the world of accounting and auditing. Competing students engage in a case study simulation and give a presentation of their solutions to a panel of Deloitte Tax professionals.
“I participated in a tax case competition sponsored by Deloitte Tax, and professor Pochesci was the faculty advisor,” one alumni told us. “It was such a life-changing experience. I got to lead a group of four people and learn how to compete professionally. I was able to build such strong bonds with my team and professor. As a result, I got a job at my dream company even before graduation. I cannot thank them more for the experience and the professor’s guidance.”
The Hult Prize @ Rutgers is another strong example of an extracurricular that adds to the educational experience at Rutgers. The program is a partnership with the United Nations that allows students to use their business knowledge in solving a real world issue. This year’s challenge asks students to “transform food into a vehicle for change.”
The B-school also features more than 20 different student business organizations ranging from entrepreneurship to community service. One of the latest groups developed a Blockchain hub to teach and create new uses for the in-demand technology.
Initiatives like Women BUILD (Business Undergraduates in Leadership Development) and RUBY (Rutgers University Business for Youth) provide additional networking and mentorship opportunities. The school also offers specialized career concentrations, including Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Global Business, Leadership Skills, Management Information Systems, and Sales, allowing students to tailor their business education to their interests.
The school has also integrated emerging technologies into its curriculum, offering courses in Continuous Business Monitoring, Business Process Automation, Cloud Computing, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrencies. To give students more flexibility in shaping their education, RBSNB introduced the Build Your Own Courses (BYOC) initiative, allowing students to customize their coursework by selecting specific topics of interest from a broad menu of subjects.
ALUMNI SAY
“In one of our classes, we got the chance to work with a company to help them solve real-world business problems and our suggestions were implemented by the clients. They were pleased with our work. It was also a great learning and gratifying experience.”
“I was involved in Women BUILD. It was by far the program that offered me the most opportunities to showcase leadership and critical thinking skills and provided regular opportunities for connection to industry leaders.”
“Brand Management Co-op at Johnson & Johnson. I was able to work full time for 6 month through the MLDP program as a full-time RBS student and received recut toward my marketing degree. Ultimately led to full time employment post-grad.”
“This is a great program, worth every dollar spent! The staff was always willing to spend additional time to help the students. As an accounting major, I loved that the accounting degree set me up for the CPA licensure. All I had to do was pass the tests!”
“Probably the best budget education I can think of for in state. Most meaningful experiences were through clubs and Rutgers is great for creating that community.”
