Economics at The College of New Jersey
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, take a look at what The College of New Jersey. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
The College of New Jersey sits in Ewing, NJ.
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Online & Distance Learning at The College of New Jersey
Distance learning is available at The College of New Jersey. Of 8,141 students, 215 (3%) studied exclusively online and 951 (12%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at The College of New Jersey
These rankings give you a sense of how The College of New Jersey’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #9 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #31 of 85 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #43 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #332 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from The College of New Jersey
Students who complete The College of New Jersey’s Economics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,803 |
| 2 years | $52,107 |
| 4 years | $67,369 |
| 5 years | $77,796 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from The College of New Jersey earn a median of $67,369, compared with $65,450 for all The College of New Jersey graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from The College of New Jersey stands at $23,500.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at The College of New Jersey
The Economics program at The College of New Jersey breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 21 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Those who complete Economics program at The College of New Jersey go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
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
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