Economics at Rutgers University - Newark
What traits are you looking for in a economics school? To help you decide if Rutgers University - Newark is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's economics program.Rutgers Newark is located in Newark, New Jersey and has a total student population of 13,231.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Economics section at the bottom of this page.
Rutgers Newark Economics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
- Master’s Degree in Economics
Rutgers Newark Economics Rankings
Economics Student Demographics at Rutgers Newark
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Rutgers University - Newark.
Rutgers Newark Economics Master’s Program
In the economics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of degree recipients. That is 28% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rutgers University - Newark with a master's in economics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Economics
Economics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Rutgers University - Newark. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 7 |
Related Majors
Related Programs
Learn about other programs related to Rutgers University - Newark that might interest you.
If you're the kind of person who enjoys working with numbers and solving tough problems, a graduate degree in economics may be for you.
Careers That Economics Grads May Go Into
A degree in economics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NJ, the home state for Rutgers University - Newark.
| Occupation | Jobs in NJ | Average Salary in NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 19,330 | $87,210 |
| Managers | 18,370 | $138,820 |
| Survey Researchers | 480 | $76,040 |
| Economics Professors | 340 | $117,220 |
| Economists | 180 | $100,500 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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