Economics Major

Discover the intricacies of how the world works by using the analytical tools needed to understand individual and collective decision making and how it affects society’s most-pressing issues.

At a glance

An Economics degree provides the analytical tools necessary to critically examine and address a wide range of real-world problems, such as poverty, inflation, unemployment, climate change, crime, inequality, economic growth and more. You’ll get an education in economic theory and practical application, as well as a strong liberal arts curriculum that includes arts and humanities, social and natural sciences, advanced composition, and statistics. This well-rounded degree provides the skills needed to analyze problems, generate and test ideas, and develop effective communication and quantitative skills.

Degree type	Bachelor of Arts
Format	On campus and online
Part of	College of Liberal Arts
Competitive major?	No
Accelerated option?	Yes

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Some Career Options

Economics provides you with a broad academic background and critical thinking skills suitable to many fields: education, research, business, government, nonprofit, environmental conversation, international relations, and more. 