Why Study Economics?

Career Possibilities

Like students who graduate with other liberal arts majors, graduates with a BA in economics are prepared for many different career options. This also makes economics a popular major for students planning to enter graduate programs in areas such as law or business, where economics courses are often required for admission. Education is another career option for economics majors. Graduates find jobs as:

  • Professional economists in academic institutions, business or government
  • Financial advisers
  • Business managers
  • High school economics teachers

Additional career options are listed on the Career Development Center's Web site. 

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