Decisions for the future.
Economics graduates tend to work in a variety of industries, working in government, research, financial analysis and commodity risk management. Economics prepares students to continue their studies in a graduate program. Quite often they go on to graduate studies in economics, business (MBA) or law school.
Is it for you?
This program will be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy math and working with numbers.
- Are an analytical thinker.
- Interested in local, national and global issues.
- Enjoy research and theory.
- May be interested in graduate or law school.
Career Opportunities
Explore possible career opportunities with this degree:
- Banking
- Business or financial analysis
- Government
- Graduate school
- Investments
Recent Employers
Graduates have gone on to work at employers such as:
- Financial institutions
- Governmental agencies
- Regulatory organizations
- Public corporations
- Private companies
Internship Opportunities
We have provided the following internship opportunities:
- Research analyst intern
- Junior financial representative
- Financial institution examiner intern
- Logistics intern
- Title insurance intern
Clubs & Organizations
We offer the following extracurricular clubs to participate in:
- Economics Club
- Finance, Insurance and Real Estate (FIRE)
- Investment Club
Suggested Certificates
Agricultural and Environmental Law Certificate (Undergraduate)
Lobbying and Government Advocacy Certificate (Undergraduate)
New Product and Venture Development Certificate (Undergraduate)
Public Service Certificate (Undergraduate)
Workplace Intercultural Competence Certificate (Undergraduate)
Suggested Minors
Accounting Minor
Legal Studies Minor
Commodity Risk Management Minor
Data Science Minor
Informatics Minor
Financial Counseling Minor
Land Valuation and Rural Real Estate Minor
Suggested Accelerated Programs
Economics (M.S.)
Still Undecided?
If you are uncertain about your major and have questions about career planning, you are not alone. Choosing a major or career can be a very difficult decision. We're here to help.
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