Center for Career Development


What can I do with... a major in Economics?

Special attributes of this major that will make me a valuable addition to any prospective employer.

  • Proficiency in writing, public speaking, and research skills.
  • Expansive knowledge of economic theory, econometrics, business, and trends in the marketplace.
  • Ability to explain complex concepts to others and give advice based on their knowledge of economics.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
  • Competence to employ math, statistics, and computer to analyze data.

Possible Careers / Job Titles
  • Accountant
  • Actuary
  • Affirmative Action Officer
  • Auditor
  • Bank Examiner
  • Bank Manager
  • Banker
  • Benefits Administrator
  • Buyer
  • Campaign Manager
  • Claims Adjuster
  • Commodity Trader
  • Cost Estimator / Analyst
  • CPA
  • Credit Analyst
  • Demographer
  • Economist
  • Employee Relations Representative
  • Equal Opportunity Officer
  • FBI / CIA Agent
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Services / Product Sales
  • Foreign Services Officer
  • Health Care Administrator
  • Health Policy Planner
  • Human Resource Specialist
  • Industrial Analyst
  • International Trade Specialist
  • Inventory Control Manager
  • Investment Analyst
  • Investment Counselor
  • Investment Find Manager
  • IRS Agent
  • Job Development Specialist
  • Labor Specialist
  • Lawyer
  • Legislative Assistant
  • Loan Officer
  • Lobbyist
  • Management Trainee
  • Market Forecaster
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Personnel Manager
  • Policy Planner
  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Purchasing Manager
  • Rate Analyst
  • Statistician
  • Stockbroker
  • Systems Analyst
  • Tax Analyst
  • Tax Preparer
  • Teacher
  • Technical Writer
  • Treasury Management Specialist
  • Urban Planner

Please be advised that although this major will prepare you for the careers listed above, many will require advanced education and training. Please research the careers/job titles that interest you so that you are aware of the requirements to enter the field.

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This page last modified on August 6, 2009.
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