General Economics at Rutgers University-Newark
If you are interested in studying General Economics, take a look at what Rutgers University-Newark. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rutgers University-Newark is located in Newark, NJ.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 33 general economics degrees were awarded at Rutgers University-Newark.
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Studying Online at Rutgers University-Newark
Many students take online classes at Rutgers University-Newark. Of 11,315 students, 1,183 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,905 (26%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of General Economics graduates at Rutgers University-Newark, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Economics graduates at Rutgers University-Newark are 30% women (10) and 70% men (23).
General Economics Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark
Of the 29 bachelor’s general economics degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 21% were women (6) and 79% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 72% of General Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, above the national average of 34%.*
General Economics Master’s Program at Rutgers University-Newark
Of the 4 master’s general economics degrees awarded at Rutgers University-Newark, 100% were women (4) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Economics master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of General Economics master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-Newark, lower than the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Students who finish General Economics program at Rutgers University-Newark go on to a range of careers. Here are 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.