Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how TCNJ stacks up against peers offering economics.
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TCNJ holds a strong position among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #115 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New Jersey.
During the most recent reporting year, The College of New Jersey conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics students who finish a bachelor’s at TCNJ earn a median of $67,369 a year. This is higher than $65,450, the median for all majors at TCNJ.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at TCNJ, economics students accumulate a median of $23,500 in student loans. This is lower than $24,429, the typical median for all majors at TCNJ.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,603 | $21,414 |
| Fees | $4,338 | $4,338 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at TCNJ are White. Approximately 52% of graduates fell into 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 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at The College of New Jersey.