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Economics

How do people and businesses make decisions?  Why does our economy have expansions and recessions? What is government’s role in the economy? What is the best use of natural resources? Is trading with other countries good for the economy?  A degree in economics will help you answer these questions and many more!
The Economics faculty within the School of Business is dedicated to the success of our students.  With average introductory class sizes of 35 and upper divisional class sizes of 12, students get the opportunity to interact with faculty, enhancing the learning experience.

An economics degree offers a unique level of flexibility for many career options.  It provides excellent preparation for careers in:
  • Business
  • Law
  • Academics
  • Research
  • Government
  • Entrepreneurship

​The School of Business offers three degree programs in economics:
  1.  Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in business economics
  2.  Bachelor of Science with a major in economics
  3.  Bachelor of Arts with a major in economics.

Common Upper Division Course Offerings
  • Money and Banking
  • Urban and Regional Economics
  • International Economics
  • Environmental Economics
  • Public Finance
Advisement within the major is available for many career options, including:
  • Law School
  • Graduate School (Master’s, Doctorate)
  • Small Business Management
  • Public Policy

Quick Facts: Economists

2015 Median Pay

$99,180 per year 

$47.68 per hour

Typical Entry-Level Education

Master's degree

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

None

On-the-job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2014

21,500

 

​Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (http://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/economists.htm)

​For more information about Economics, contact:

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Franck, David

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Kyer, Ben L.

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Munn, Johnathan

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Padgett, Caroline S.

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