General Economics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you plan to study General Economics, you may want to check out the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.
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Studying Online at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) studied exclusively online and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s General Economics program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #2 of 8 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #7 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #13 of 51 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #36 of 71 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #58 of 315 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #277 of 387 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Economics Graduates
Those who complete General Economics program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.