Rutgers Economic Impact
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has a statewide presence with programs reaching every county, fueling the economy and improving lives across New Jersey.
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With an economic impact of $13.3 billion in FY25, Rutgers is vital to the New Jersey economy. Our university prepares the future workforce, provides thousands of jobs, purchases goods and services from New Jersey companies, builds important new structures, grows the health care field, and brings new products and ideas to market.
By The Numbers
Data for FY2025
Rutgers is strengthening the New Jersey economy
- Every $1 invested in Rutgers returns $11.49 to the state
- Rutgers brings nearly $1B in research dollars to New Jersey annually
- $13.3B generated in economic impact by Rutgers operations and student and visitor spending each year
- $1.1B spent with New Jersey businesses
- $887.7M in tax revenue contributed to local and state government
Pictured: a map of New Jersey identifying Rutgers' main locations, and showing a presence in all counties in the state.
Rutgers is supporting and sustaining thousands of jobs in New Jersey
- Rutgers employs 26,327 people, contributing to state, local, and sales taxes
- Rutgers supports and sustains a total of 69,239 jobs across New Jersey
Rutgers is training the workforce of tomorrow
- 18,000 students graduate each year prepared to enter the workforce
- 383,030 in-state alumni generate $21.6B in economic impact annually
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