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Overview for Economics, General

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Careers for Economics, General Majors

A major in Economics, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Economics, General

Top 17 New Jersey Colleges with the highest percentage of Economics, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Drew University
Madison, NJ
 41
(12.3%)
Moderately Selective$36,720 
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
 112
(9.9%)
Most Selective$34,290 
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
 331
(6.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,488 
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Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ
 39
(4.3%)
Moderately Selective$21,306 
Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJ
 6
(2.4%)
Moderately Selective$23,600 
Rutgers University-Newark
Newark, NJ
 25
(2.1%)
Moderately Selective$21,031 
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
 32
(1.6%)
Moderately Selective$15,148 
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Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
 12
(1.0%)
Highly Selective$17,475 
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ
 10
(1.0%)
Less Selective$30,220 
The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
 13
(0.9%)
Highly Selective$16,825 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.