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 #283 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The College of New Jersey handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 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 $59,803 a year. 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 TCNJ, economics students borrow a median amount of $23,500 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,987 for all economics majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at The College of New Jersey.
Of the 19 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from TCNJ, about 58% were men and 42% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 34 |
| Political Science & Government | 29 |
| Sociology | 16 |
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