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A Degree in EconomicsEconomics majors have wide choices of courses and careers. Many supplement their majors with cognate courses to prepare for careers in business, the world of finance, public policy, labor markets, journalism, health care administration, or public service. Transferable SkillsAn economics degree offers: - Critical thinking
- Analytical problem solving
- Interpreting findings using models, charts and graphs
- Conducting research findings using clear, accurate, and concise writing
- Designing, leading and interpreting research and statistical analysis
Some Careers in Economics| Career | Median Salary (Per Year) | Market Growth (2014-2024) |
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| Actuaries | $97,070 | 14% | | Auditors | $67,190 | 9% to 13% | | Budget Analysts | $71,590 | 2% to 4% | | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,000 | 9% to 13% | | Economists | $99,180 | 5% to 8% | | Environmental Economists | $99,180 | 5% to 8% | | Financial Analysts | $80,310 | 9% to 13% | | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $62,150 | 14% | | Personal Financial Advisors | $89,160 | 14% | | Risk Management Specialists | $66,670 | 5% to 8% |
Source: O*NET Online, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration
Back to Top Graduate StudyAn Economics degree offers a solid foundation for graduate study in: - Law School
- Medical School
- MBA Program
- Public Policy
Back to Top Notable People With an Economics Major- Kofi Annan (7th Secretary-General of the United Nations)
- Warren Buffet (Chairman & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway)
- Sandra Day O’Connor (First woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, Stanford University)
- David Overton (Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of the Cheesecake Factory, Wayne State University, 1967)
- George H. W. Bush (Former US President,Yale University)
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (Body Builder/Actor/Governor, University of Wisconsin)
- Lionel Richie (Singer/Songwriter, Tuskegee University)
- Warren Buffett (Financier, Columbia University School of Business, Master’s in Economics)
- Roger Goodell (NFL Commissioner, Washington and Jefferson College)
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