Department of Economics
Top 5 Econ Jobs
Credit Analyst
Financial Advisor
Policy Analyst
Supply Chain Analyst
Economic Consultant
(Indeed.com)
5%
The amount of growth in the job market between 2023-2033 for those with economic degrees
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
$115,440
Median annual wage of economists
(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Welcome to the Department of Economics
In the Department of Economics, both undergraduate and graduate students gain experience-based learning in class and have the opportunity for faculty-advised research opportunities out of class. Learn how an economics degree can benefit you and your future.
Undergraduate Degrees and Certificates
- B.A. in Economics
- B.A. in Data Analytics
- Minor in Economics
- Minor in Environmental Economics
- Minor in Public Economics
- Advanced Economics Certificate
- Advanced Quantitative Economics Certificate
- Environmental Economics Certificate
- Public Economics Certificate
Economics Bachelor's Degree Concentrations
Graduate Degrees in Economics
Come See Us!
The best way to get to know us is to visit campus and our department.
Department Highlights
- Students can participate in individualized research with faculty members. Students can receive funding for their research and present their results at conferences. Research experience plays a critical role in prestigious job and graduate school placement.
- Our Economics B.A . and M.A. programs are recognized as STEM degree programs (DHS CIP code 45.0603), which allows international students to extend their OPT.
- Exclusive scholarships for Economics students.
- The Economics department has a unique B.A./M.A. in Economics Program that allows undergraduate students to take up to 9 credits of graduate courses as an undergrad, this affords students the ability to graduate with a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Economics within 5 years.
- Graduate students all complete a faculty-advised master’s paper, demonstrating their data analysis skills that future employers highly value.
- See our Careers in Economics page for updated information about further sources regarding economics as a major and future career opportunities.
