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. We've also included details on how TCNJ ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at TCNJ was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Economics Schools | 186 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from TCNJ go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,218 a year. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at TCNJ paid an average of $992 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,706 | $20,589 |
| Fees | $3,979 | $3,979 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,569 | $15,569 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,578 | $4,578 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from TCNJ. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The College of New Jersey with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
TCNJ does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the TCNJ Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at The College of New Jersey.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 47 |
| Sociology | 18 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.