Rutgers vs. South Carolina for business major: which is better for internships and job placement?

Rutgers has the clearer edge for internships and job placement in business, mainly because of location and recruiting access. Being in New Jersey puts Rutgers students within easy reach of New York City, Newark, and Philadelphia, which matters a lot for internships during the school year. That proximity makes it easier to build experience before senior year instead of relying mostly on summer opportunities.

The biggest differentiator is employer access. Rutgers Business School has strong ties to finance, accounting, consulting, healthcare, supply chain, and corporate roles across the Northeast, and students benefit from commuting distance to major firms for networking events, coffee chats, and part-time internships. For many business students, especially those interested in accounting, finance, or corporate internships, that geography is a real advantage.

South Carolina still does well, especially through the Darla Moore School of Business, which has a strong reputation in areas like international business and supply chain. It can absolutely lead to solid outcomes, especially in the Southeast, and students who want to build a career in Charlotte, Atlanta, or across the region may find its network very useful. But for raw access to in-semester internships and a denser concentration of nearby employers, Rutgers is tougher to beat.