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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 216 general economics degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Economics graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Economics graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 25% women (54) and 75% men (162).
General Economics Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 216 bachelor’s general economics graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 25% were women (54) and 75% were men (162).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 56 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 52 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 41% of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
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 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
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.