Economics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
What traits are you looking for in a school for Economics, take a look at what Rutgers University-New Brunswick. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 244 economics degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online Class Availability at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Distance learning is available at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Use these rankings to compare Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 85 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #38 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #135 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New Jersey | #3 of 11 |
| Best Value | New Jersey | #8 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #34 of 85 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #38 of 84 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #135 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #311 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Those who finish Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,765 |
| 2 years | $47,153 |
| 3 years | $62,119 |
| 4 years | $78,565 |
| 5 years | $87,743 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Economics graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick earn a median of $78,565, compared with $78,171 for all Rutgers University-New Brunswick graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Rutgers University-New Brunswick is $24,965.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Economics graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 28% women (69) and 72% men (175).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 216 bachelor’s economics graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 25% were women (54) and 75% were men (162).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 20 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 56 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 52 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 41% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, above the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Of the 20 master’s economics degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 45% were women (9) and 55% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 15 |
Minority students account for 10% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, lower than the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 8 doctoral economics degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 12% of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, higher than the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
The Economics program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 216 |
| Quantitative Economics | 28 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Students who finish Economics program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.