Academics

Where Can Economics Take Me?

More Than Just Money: The Vastness of an Economics Degree

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A degree in economics prepares students for interesting and financially rewarding careers in private business, consulting, government, financial service institutions and numerous other sectors. Economics majors are also well-suited for graduate programs including MBA and MPA programs, and law schools.

Graduating with a bachelor's degree in economics can prepare a graduate for jobs such as:

Forecaster of overall economic conditions
Researcher/Analyst for government agencies
Teaching in public schools or higher education
Consultant on legal cases involving antitrust, legal liability, damages, regulation and discrimination.

Below is a list of some more occupations appropriate for economics majors:

Banking and Financial Services
Bank Management
Loan Officer
Commodities/Stock Broker
Economic Forecaster
Credit Accounting Coordinator
Securities Analyst
Pension Funds Administrator
Portfolio Administrator

Government
Regional/Urban Planner
Foreign Trade Analyst
Social Security Administrator
Cost Analyst
Tax Administrator
Budget Officer
Lobbyist

Business
Market Analyst
Purchasing Agent
Public Relations
Real Estate Agent
Systems Evaluator
Forecaster
Contract Administrator
Auditor
Financial Analyst
Pricing Analyst

Insurance
Underwriter
Claims Adjuster
Benefits Analyst

Some employers of economics majors

Ameriprise Financial - www.ameriprise.com

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - www.federalreserve.gov

Cambridge Associates- www.cambridgeassociates.com

CIGNA - www.cigna.com

Economy.com - www.economy.com

DuPont - www.dupont.com

GEICO Direct - www.geico.com

ING Direct - www.ingdirect.com

MassMutual - www.massmutual.com

Merrill Lynch - www.ml.com