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General Economics in New Jersey

General Economics Schools in New Jersey

In 2022-2023, 490 students earned their General Economics degrees in NJ.

A General Economics major is the 35th most popular major in this state.

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 485
Master’s Degree 5

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: 17.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.1%
  • White: 38.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.1%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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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
50,411 Total Students

58% of the teachers are full time. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $22,675.

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79 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
21,005 Total Students

82% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

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44 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
13,231 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,508. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 61% are considered full time.

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Rowan University

Glassboro
32 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
19,678 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 $21,344. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

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Drew University

Madison
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
2,229 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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Seton Hall University

South Orange
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
9,814 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 95%. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,732.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,659.

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15 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
7,076 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It takes the average student 4.59 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,537.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,064 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,406. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.24 years to graduate. 96% of students get financical aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
9,635 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

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General Economics Careers in NJ

Some of the careers general economics majors go into include:

Job Title NJ Job Growth NJ Median Salary
Managers 7% $127,510

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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