by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Montclair State ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Montclair State was ranked #399 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #9 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Montclair State University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Montclair State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,025 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $45,868 for all economics students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Montclair State, economics students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Montclair State is $262 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Montclair State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of economics bachelor's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Montclair State University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 67 |
| Sociology | 42 |
| General Social Sciences | 28 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Geography & Cartography | 5 |
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