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General Economics Schools in New Jersey

504 General Economics students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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 498
Master’s Degree 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.9%
  • Black or African American: 8.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.3%
  • White: 38.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 13.1%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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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.

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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.

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

387 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
50,804 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
20,744 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,078 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending Montclair State will pay a net price of $13,705. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
12,168 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Graduates earn an average $58,494 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.10%.

#4

Rowan University

Glassboro
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
19,052 Total Students

89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public school has an average net price of $22,978. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#5

Drew University

Madison
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,244 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 2.20% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $15,336.

#6

Seton Hall University

South Orange
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
9,881 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 93%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. An average student at Seton Hall will pay a net price of $32,484.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
7,589 Total Students

A typical student attending TCNJ will pay a net price of $17,138. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 47% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
6,569 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,755. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,759 Total Students

In their early career, Kean grads earn an average salary of $46,236. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 27% of the teachers are full time.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,352 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,708 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,724. The 1.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
9,369 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 86% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,279 a year.

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

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