Learn how to deliver data-driven solutions for commerce and business. As a Rocket in the Department of Economics, you’ll gain mastery of the financial systems that shape our world.
Through hands-on research and expert faculty support, we prepare you to excel in your career plans or graduate school goals. UToledo’s program challenges you to analyze data and interpret market trends for optimal decision-making strategies across industries like finance, data analytics, technology, law and government.
Top Reasons to Study economics at UToledo
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Exclusive scholarships and support for economics majors.
The Shapiro Scholarship is automatically awarded to first-year students who declare an economics major, with the opportunity to earn renewable funds each year based on performance. Plus, you’ll be eligible to apply for grants and fellowships to further support your undergraduate research.
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Valuable undergraduate research experience.
Research experience plays a critical role in landing prestigious job and graduate school placements. Engage in individualized research with economics faculty members and qualify for funding to present your results at conferences. You’ll grow your skills and be career ready.
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Strong job placements.
Employers are looking for the strong analytical skills and applied experience economics students gain in our program. Our alumni have gone on to secure successful careers, such as:
- Economist at JPMorganChase
- Pricing analyst at Formica Corporation
- Data analyst at the City of Toledo
- Economic development coordinator at the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation
- Marketing director at EdgePoint Capital Advisors
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Combined bachelor’s and master’s degree program.
Accelerate your undergraduate to graduate school completion. By declaring your interest to pursue a combined degree program with your advisor, you’ll get a head start on earning your master’s degree in economics while you complete your bachelor’s degree. Also, master’s candidates with an undergraduate degree in economics from UToledo typically don’t need to take the GRE.
What jobs can I get with an economics degree?
UToledo Economics graduates have analytical skills, strong quantitative backgrounds and excellent communication skills. These skills apply to a wide variety of jobs in many fields and provide great career flexibility.
- Business analyst
- Data scientist
- Financial analyst
- Health economist
- Journalist
- Legal consultant
- Marketing director
- Senior incentives superviso
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
At UToledo, we take you beyond the textbooks and the four walls of a classroom. These real-world experiences are what help our graduates gain professional skills and land jobs.
Internships
Finding an internship is easy thanks to UToledo’s robust community partnerships with companies and organizations around the region. Dive into unique opportunities that prepare you to launch your career.
Internships help you:
- Gain practical experience
- Build your resume
- Refine your skills
- Cultivate contacts
Internships often lead to full-time jobs after graduation!
The Rocket Career Center can help you track down job opportunities. You also might be able to receive academic credit for your internship or job.
Research
UToledo is known for its undergraduate research opportunities. Start as early as your freshman year. Work with faculty who enjoy collaborating with students.
Our Office of Undergraduate Research can:
- Connect you to faculty mentors and projects
- Help you find funding
- Help you present your research at conferences and other events
Study Abroad
Travel, experience new cultures and meet new people — all while earning college credit.
UToledo's Education Abroad Office can help you find the perfect opportunity. You can apply for grants, scholarships and financial aid to help fund study abroad.
- Semester at Sea
- Short-term, summer and faculty-led trips
- Direct exchange programs with other universities
- Teach English abroad
- Global health program (med student clerkships)
- Rocket Kids (work with youth around the world)
Rocket Kids Semester
The Rocket Kids program offers University students a fall, spring or summer semester internship providing recreational programming to U.S. military youth while experiencing the world in locations such as Germany, Italy, Belgium and The Netherlands.
Rocket Kids interns will gain practical experience in programming, leadership, health and wellness, creative arts, performing arts, cultural and literary arts, team and individual sports, adventure and outdoor recreation and STEM education.
On-campus and Part-time Jobs
- Learn skills that prepare you for a career after graduation.
- Build your resume.
- Earn money.
If you want to work, there are plenty of opportunities on campus and at businesses near campus. If you demonstrate financial need, you may qualify for the federal work-study program.
Student Organizations
Our most successful students get involved.
UToledo has 400+ student organizations that will help you:
- Make friends.
- Build your resume.
- Network.
- Be a leader.
- Serve your community.
- Have fun!
Tuition and Scholarships
Most new students don't pay full price. 94% of new UToledo students receive scholarships or other state and federal aid.
Keep in mind: Your cost will vary by college, program and a host of other options. This is the average amount full-time students pay per year.
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Honors College
The Jesup Scott Honors College at The University of Toledo offer our best and brightest the resources and opportunities needed to unlock your fullest potential. Whether you aspire following graduation to cure disease, innovate technology, advance statecraft, redefine markets, or express creatively, together we can fuel vibrant and promising tomorrows.
Honors students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds and cultures. While we may bond over a tough class, our differences make us blossom.
Benefits of Honors
The Honors College is a community of academically gifted students from all majors on campus. Students take unique Honors classes taught by dedicated Honors faculty and complete an Honors thesis or capstone project in their major, earning the Honors medallion at graduation within their normal program of study. Honors students are challenged to think more deeply and broadly about what they learn. With special academic, cultural, and professional development opportunities, their education extends beyond the classroom.
Honors students can also choose exclusive housing in the Honors Academic Village or President's Hall.
Explore more about what the Honors College can offer you as a budding professional, inquisitive scholar, and engaged person.
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