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2024 Best Economics Schools in New Jersey

14 Colleges in New Jersey
714 Economics Degrees Awarded
$49,987 Avg Early-Career Salary
If you pursue a degree in economics, you won't be alone. The field of study is the #19 most popular program in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 714 degrees in economics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Economics School

Best Economics Schools in New Jersey Your choice of economics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Economics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Economics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Economics
Master's Degrees in Economics
Doctor's Degrees in Economics

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Economics Schools in New Jersey list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Economics in New Jersey

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the economics degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top New Jersey Schools in Economics

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
166 Economics Degrees Awarded
15.7% Growth in Graduates

Princeton University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in economics. Princeton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Princeton. A Best Colleges rank of #10 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Princeton is a great university overall.

There were roughly 166 economics students who graduated with this degree at Princeton in the most recent year we have data available. Economics degree recipients from Princeton University receive an earnings boost of around $31,974 above the typical earnings of economics majors.

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2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
279 Economics Degrees Awarded
$49,765 Median Starting Salary

Rutgers University - New Brunswick is a good decision for students pursuing a degree in economics. Rutgers New Brunswick is a very large public university located in the small city of New Brunswick. A Best Colleges rank of #98 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers New Brunswick is a great university overall.

There were about 279 economics students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers New Brunswick in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the economics program earn about $49,765 for their early career.

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3
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$59,803 Median Starting Salary
$21,250 Median Student Debt

Any student pursuing a degree in economics needs to look into The College of New Jersey. Located in the suburb of Ewing, TCNJ is a public college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #251 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means TCNJ is a great college overall.

There were about 18 economics students who graduated with this degree at TCNJ in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the economics major at The College of New Jersey earn $9,816 more than the average college graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$49,765 Median Starting Salary
$22,750 Median Student Debt

Every student pursuing a degree in economics has to look into Rutgers University - Newark. Located in the city of Newark, Rutgers Newark is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #263 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Rutgers Newark is a great university overall.

There were roughly 22 economics students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Newark in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the economics program earn about $49,765 in the first couple years of their career.

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
8.7% Growth in Graduates
$45,413 Median Starting Salary

Seton Hall is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of South Orange. A Best Colleges rank of #404 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Seton Hall is a great university overall.

There were roughly 23 economics students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the economics program earn around $45,413 for their early career.

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
33 Economics Degrees Awarded
3.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Glassboro, Rowan is a public university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #329 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Rowan is a great university overall.

There were about 33 economics students who graduated with this degree at Rowan in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the economics program state that they receive average early career earnings of $46,500.

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Drew University
Madison, NJ
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$41,700 Median Starting Salary
$26,914 Median Student Debt

Drew is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Madison. This university ranks 29th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were about 29 economics students who graduated with this degree at Drew in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the economics program report average early career income of $41,700.

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8
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
10th Most Popular In NJ

Stockton State is a medium-sized public university located in the medium-sized suburb of Galloway. This university ranks 14th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were roughly 8 economics students who graduated with this degree at Stockton State in the most recent data year.

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9
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
65 Economics Degrees Awarded
$38,025 Median Starting Salary

Montclair State is a very large public university located in the suburb of Montclair. A Best Colleges rank of #346 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Montclair State is a great university overall.

There were roughly 65 economics students who graduated with this degree at Montclair State in the most recent data year. After graduation, economics degree recipients typically earn around $38,025 in the first five years of their career.

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10
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6.3% Growth in Graduates
$49,765 Median Starting Salary

Rutgers Camden is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Camden. This university ranks 15th out of 44 colleges for overall quality in the state of New Jersey.

There were approximately 16 economics students who graduated with this degree at Rutgers Camden in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the economics program earn about $49,765 in the first couple years of working.

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Best Economics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Economics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Pennsylvania3342,416
New York3335,213
Maryland2791,613
District of Columbia188737
Delaware175173

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Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.

Economics Concentrations

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Economics504
Econometrics & Quantitative Economics210

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Majors Similar to Economics

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Political Science & Government836
General Social Sciences629
Sociology534
International Relations & National Security181
Anthropology118
Geography & Cartography70
Other Social Sciences49
Urban Studies10
Demography & Population Studies4
Archeology2

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