Choosing a Major

What can I do with my ECONOMICS degree?

Employers of Economics Majors

  • Industry, Transportation, Health & Labor
  • Government
  • Market Research Firms
  • Consumer Goods Manufacturing Firms
  • Consulting Firms
  • Banks, Savings & Loans & Other Financial Institutions
  • Insurance Companies
  • Brokerages
  • Colleges & Universities

Related Occupations for Economics Majors

Some of these occupations may require additional education at Graduate or Professional Schools. For information on training and qualifications needed for the specific occupations you are considering, consult the Occupational Outlook Handbook or other career guidance resources. Also, take advantage of other resources available at the Career Planning Office located on the first floor of the Strom Thurmond Student Center.

  • Actuary Demographer Auditor
  • Economist 
  • Insurance Salesperson 
  • Financial Officer
  • Bank Officer 
  • Broker 
  • Commodities Trader
  • Business Forecaster 
  • Institutional Research 
  • Director 
  • Statistician
  • Consultant Property Manager 
  • Consumer Affairs Director
  • Credit Analyst 
  • Credit/Loan Officer 
  • Population Studies Manager
  • Treasury Management Specialist 
  • Underwriter 
  • Estate Planner
  • Cost Analyst 
  • Urban/Regional Planner

Preparing for a Job in Economics

  • Plan for a graduate degree.
  • Acquire statistic and computer skills.
  • Become active in student government.
  • Find internship in government agency, banking or finance.
  • Develop strong analytical skills.
  • Become financial officer/treasurer in campus or community organization.
  • Get cashier, teller or clerical experience.
  • Become a member of an investment club.

RELATED MAJOR AT CSU

Economics

Course guides

THE MAJOR COURSE GUIDE FOR THE ECONOMICS MAJOR IS AVAILABLE AT: economics

 
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