Because the range of interests among economics majors is quite broad, students are encouraged to work with a departmental advisor to discuss a plan of studies that fits their individual needs. A major in economics can also provide a background for postgraduate study in law, business, professional-level training in economics, public administration, professional health management, hospital administration, urban affairs, and transportation studies.

Students find that Economics provides a good preparation for jobs such as:

• investment banker,
• statistician,
• budget analyst,
• financial analyst,
• trade specialist,
• program analyst,
• insurance broker,
• professor,
• revenue agent,
• consultant,
• economic analyst,
• loan officer.