Plan for Your Future
From internships and research to alumni and industry connections, Rutgers gives you access to opportunities that extend far beyond campus.
The Connected Experience
Here, you’ll explore different career paths through internships, co-ops, service learning, research, and collaborative projects while applying what you learn in real settings. Rutgers’ scale and location connect you to both established industries and emerging fields across the region, helping you graduate with the kind of experience employers actually value.
of students graduate with real-world experience
Class of 2024
Members of the alumni network
Students participated in virtual or on-campus interviews with employers
Academic Year 2024-2025
Median starting salary
Class of 2025
Rutgers Post-Graduate Survey
At the Office of Career Exploration and Success, you’ll work one-on-one with advisors to turn your interests, major, and goals into a clear plan. Practice interviews, strengthen your résumé, explore graduate school options, and get real guidance about what comes next.
Apply your learning in real-world environments while building professional experience and connections. Few universities offer access to as many industries, employers, alumni, and major cities as Rutgers. Many students earn academic credit while interning throughout New Jersey, New York City, Philadelphia, and beyond.
Students use Rutgers Handshake to connect with thousands of internships and job opportunities, meet employers, schedule career advising appointments, and access recruiting resources along the way.
Rutgers’ global alumni network connects you to mentors, industry professionals, and fellow graduates who can offer guidance, perspective, and career support long after graduation. Programs like 4WARD: Career Pathways help students build confidence, expand networks, and prepare for career success through mentorship and hands-on opportunities.
A Region Full of Opportunity
Rutgers–New Brunswick places you just a short trip from New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., giving you access to internships, employers, research organizations, startups, nonprofits, and major industries across the region. That proximity makes it easier to build experience, grow your network, and explore different paths while you’re still in school.
