Find Business Schools

Study Area & Zipcode

General Economics in New Jersey

Find Schools Near

General Economics Schools in New Jersey

675 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, General Economics is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 69 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Economics Majors in New Jersey

General Economics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 668
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In New Jersey, a general economics major is more popular with men than with women.

undefined

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general economics majors in New Jersey is as follows:

  • Asian: 18.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.4%
  • White: 37.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.2%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
undefined

Jobs for General Economics Grads in New Jersey

There are 19,370 people in the state and 505,930 people in the nation working in general economics jobs.

undefined

Wages for General Economics Jobs in New Jersey

A typical salary for a general economics grad in the state is $100,500, compared to a typical salary of $115,590 nationwide.

undefined

There are 11 colleges in New Jersey that offer general economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

387 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
50,411 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $54,962 after graduation. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $23,035.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 82% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $17,381.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,996. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
19,678 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,699 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#5

Drew University

Madison
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.90% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. This private school has an average net price of $25,776.

#6

Seton Hall University

South Orange
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $32,634. In their early career, Seton Hall grads earn an average salary of $54,071. The full-time teacher rate is 93%.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,783 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $28,245. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,962 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,369.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 26% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
9,893 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $21,404.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,498.

General Economics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Economics Professors 8% $102,430
Managers 7% $127,510
Economists 0% $87,590

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to general economics.

Major Annual Graduates in NJ
Quantitative Economics 168

View all majors related to General Economics

View Nationwide General Economics Report

References

More about our data sources and methodologies.

Featured Schools

You have goals. Southern New Hampshire University can help you get there. Whether you need a bachelor's degree to get into a career or want a master's degree to move up in your current career, SNHU has an online program for you. Find your degree from over 200 online programs.

Visit School

Find Business Schools Near You

Our free school finder matches students with accredited business colleges across the U.S.