New Jersey's Economic Engine

Rutgers is an economic powerhouse that contributes $13.3 billion to New Jersey’s economy every year. Our faculty, staff, researchers, and health care clinicians work together to improve access to higher education, offer exceptional patient care, grow our state’s workforce, support local businesses, and offer community enrichment programs to the people of New Jersey. Rutgers is vital to New Jersey’s economy, making it a better place to live, learn, and work.

$13.3B

Generated in economic impact by Rutgers

(FY2025)

$1.1B

spent with New Jersey businesses

(FY2025)

383,000+

Rutgers alumni live, work, shop, and pay taxes in NJ

Every $1

invested in Rutgers returns $11.49 to the state

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Partnerships Grow New Jersey's Economy

Rutgers is dedicated to supporting campus-community partnerships to advance the public good in all of our communities, throughout the state of New Jersey, and beyond.