by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Rutgers Newark ranks in comparison to other schools with economics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rutgers Newark was ranked #325 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #4 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rutgers University - Newark handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 7 students received their master’s degree in economics from Rutgers Newark. This makes it the #142 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark is $49,765. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rutgers Newark, economics students borrow a median amount of $24,965 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 Rutgers Newark is $357 per month.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rutgers Newark. Of these graduates, 59% were men and 41% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Rutgers Newark in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 71 |
| Sociology | 38 |
| International Relations & National Security | 15 |
| Other Social Sciences | 11 |
| Anthropology | 4 |
