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Economics Schools in New Jersey

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

In this state, Economics is the 5th most popular major out of a total 24 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Economics Majors in New Jersey

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 622
Master’s Degree 57
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 35
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 35

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 16.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.7%
  • White: 34.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 21.4%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Economics Grads in New Jersey

There are 38,700 people in the state and 1,144,130 people in the nation working in economics jobs.

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Wages for Economics Jobs in New Jersey

Economics grads earn an average of $100,500 in the state and $115,590 nationwide.

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There are 12 colleges in New Jersey that offer economics degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

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

It takes the average student 4.26 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#2

Princeton University

Princeton
140 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
8,478 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.10 years to graduate. An average student at Princeton will pay a net price of $11,080. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

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

81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,705.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,807. The full-time teacher rate is 62%. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at Rutgers Newark.

#5

Drew University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

#6

Rowan University

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

In their early career, Rowan grads earn an average salary of $50,231. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average.

#7

Seton Hall University

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

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $57,189 a year. This private school has an average net price of $32,484.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. In their early career, TCNJ grads earn an average salary of $60,838. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.80%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $58,494 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Kean University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.10%. 95% of students get financical aid.

#10

Stockton University

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

The student loan default rate is 1.80% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,724.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Economics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers economics majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 21% $78,030
Economics Professors 8% $102,430
Managers 7% $127,510
Economists 0% $87,590

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