by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in New Jersey to determine which ones were the best for economics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 59 master's degrees in economics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
Your choice of economics for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality economics program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for economics students working on their master's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Economics Master's Degree Schools in New Jersey ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in economics.
Princeton University is a good choice for students interested in a master's degree in economics. Located in the small city of Princeton, Princeton is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Princeton University
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in economics. Located in the small city of New Brunswick, Rutgers New Brunswick is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Rutgers University - New Brunswick
It's difficult to beat Drew University if you want to pursue a master's degree in economics. Located in the suburb of Madison, Drew is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in economics from Drew University
Explore all the Best Economics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 261 | 517 |
| Pennsylvania | 248 | 115 |
| Maryland | 193 | 356 |
| District of Columbia | 154 | 234 |
| Delaware | 109 | 36 |
Economics is one of 13 different types of Social Sciences programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics & Quantitative Economics | 54 |
| General Economics | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 64 |
| Political Science & Government | 55 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| Anthropology | 19 |
| General Social Sciences | 14 |
| Urban Studies | 6 |
| Demography & Population Studies | 1 |
| Geography & Cartography | 1 |