Degrees in Economics



Career Possibilities

The analytical training and quantitative skills that economics majors obtain make it one of the most financially rewarding, and flexible undergraduate degrees available. Since most of the skills that people use in their occupations they learn "on the job," employers frequently seek individuals that have the ability to critically analyze and evaluate a variety of complex situations. The skill set obtained by an economics major is just that—the ability to critically, and quantitatively, evaluate a wide range of real-world events.

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Occupations Well-suited for Economics Majors

This is only a partial list of the occupations an economics major can perform. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook can provide additional information.

Potential Jobs for Economics Majors
 Market Analyst
 Business Manager
 Purchasing Agent
 
Supply Chain Analyst
 Research Assistant
 Bank Officer
 
Real Estate Agent
 Credit Analyst
 Securities Broker
 Investment Analyst

 Budget Analyst
 Pricing Analyst
 Financial Analyst
 Insurance Analyst
 Policy Analyst
 
Business Forecaster
 Real Estate Appraiser
 Loan Officer
 Statistician Demographer
 
Urban/Regional Planner


Typical Employers of Economics Undergraduates

 Accounting Firms
  Banks
  Brokerage Firms
  Insurance Companies
  Chambers of Commerce
  Market Research Companies
  Trade Associations
  Import/Export Firms
  Consulting Firms
  Litigation Consulting Firms

 Federal Reserve Banks
  Bureau of Labor Statistics
  State/County Budget Agencies
  Central Intelligence Agency
  Department of the Treasury
  Department of Agriculture
  General Accounting Office
  Securities & Exchange Commission
  Bureau of Economic Analysis
  Bureau of the Census

Job Outlook for Economics Majors

The job outlook for economics majors is very bright! In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Projects job growth for economists to be 41% (including replacements and new positions) over the next decade. This projected growth is faster than average and does not take into consideration the variety of closely-related careers that economics major may elect to pursue.

   
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