The College of New Jersey

What you'll study

Both tracks develop quantitative and analytical skills, with substantial experience in data processing, estimation, and experimental design. Course work examines fiscal and monetary policy, production and consumption, and a wide array of applied fields. Faculty research interests that inform teaching include behavioral economics, development, economic growth and history, land use, law and public goods, religion, transition economics, environmental and natural resources, gender, health, inflation, international analysis, labor economics, and accounting.

• BA: broad liberal-arts context; recommended for students planning graduate study in economics, law, or public administration.
• BS: greater emphasis on economics plus core business courses in accounting, finance, management, and marketing.
• Teacher Preparation: a Secondary Education BA pathway leading to New Jersey certification for grades 6–12 (Economics, Social Studies).
• All majors complete a senior thesis producing original research and practicing presentation and networking skills.

Entry requirements

The provided text does not list specific admissions criteria or quantitative requirements. Prospective applicants should consult TCNJ admissions for application standards for first-year and transfer students and for details on accelerated dual-degree entry options.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a broad set of fields: banking, finance, insurance, government, business, communications, teaching, and consulting. Many continue to graduate or professional programs (law school, MA, MBA, PhD) or pursue medical/dental pathways via TCNJ’s Seven-Year Medical Program. Students gain practical experience through activities such as the College Fed Challenge, investment and simulation games, conferences, internships with regional firms, and leadership in student organizations.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

While specific scholarships are not detailed in the source text, economics majors benefit from external and institutional funding opportunities tied to research, conference travel, internships, and accelerated dual-degree arrangements. Contact TCNJ’s financial aid and departmental offices for up-to-date scholarship, assistantship, and accelerated-program funding information.