Economics majors obtain versatile skills such as analytical and critical problem solving, observation and inference from data and written and oral communication. The faculty members engage their students in research projects on topics that include natural resources, sustainability, urban planning, international economics and global economic development. A degree in Economics opens up employment possibilities in many industries such as banking, energy, government, consulting, health care, education and agriculture.

Career Paths:

• Energy industry
• Human Relations
• Healthcare
• Federal, state and local government (public policy)
• Non-profit organizations
• Law International trade
• Marketing and retail
• Real estate development; urban and regional planning
• College and high school teaching
• Economic consulting
• Agriculture
• Financial planning
• Data processing and data analyst
• Business ownership
• Entrepreneurship
• Graduate school in economics or other fields