by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Drew ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at Drew was ranked #291 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in New Jersey.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 101 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 277 |
| Best Economics Schools | 291 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Drew University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in economics from Drew. This makes it the #107 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Drew go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,639 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
Part-time undergraduates at Drew paid an average of $1,795 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,260 | $44,260 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,035 | $2,035 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,640 | $17,640 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,460 | $3,460 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Drew. About 24% of these graduates were women and the other 76% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drew University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Drew economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Drew Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Drew in 2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Drew University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Drew University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 25 |
| International Relations & National Security | 17 |
| Anthropology | 11 |
| Sociology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.