What Can I Do with a Major in...Economics?

Economics

Description of Major

This major educates students about how society manages the production, distribution, and consumption of scarce resources, goods and services.

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Employment Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of positions in business, education, government, and law. A variety of jobs are available for economics graduates, including:

Account Executive	Industry Analyst
Accountant	Investment Banker
Actuary	IRS Agent
Appraiser	Labor Relations Specialist
Auditor	Manager
Bank Officer	Market Research Analyst
Budget Analyst	Merger/Acquisition Associate
Business Manager	Mortgage Lender
Buyer	Mutual Fund Representative
CIA Officer	Operations Manager
Claims Adjuster	Political Scientist
Commercial Lender	Professor
Consumer Researcher	Property Manager
Controller	Purchasing Planner
Credit Analyst	Regional Economist
Credit/Loan Officer	Risk Analyst
Economic Historian	Sales Forecaster
Economics Teacher	Securities Analyst
Economist	Senior Loan Officer
Employment Researcher	Social Welfare Researcher
Entrepreneur	Statistician
Financial Analyst	Systems Analyst
Financial Planner	Tax Preparer
	Trust Officer
	Urban Planner

Some positions listed may require education or training beyond an undergraduate degree.

Additional Links

National Economic Association

National Association of Business Economics

National Council on Economic Education
UC McMicken College of Arts & Sciences