Job Opportunities in Economics
 

Occupations Well-Suited to Economics Majors:

This is only a partial list of the occupations an economics major can perform. The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook can provide additional information.
 

Potential Jobs for Economics Majors
  • Market Analyst
  • Business Manager
  • Purchasing Agent
  • Supply-chain Analyst
  • Research Assistant
  • Bank Officer
  • Real Estate Agent
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  • Budget Analyst
  • Pricing Analyst
  • Financial Analyst
  • Insurance Analyst
  • Policy Analyst
  • Business Forecaster
  • Real Estate Appraiser
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  • Credit Analyst
  • Securities Broker
  • Invesment Analyst
  • Loan Officer
  • Statistician
  • Demographer
  • Urban/Regional Planner
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    Typical Employers of Economics Undergraduates
  • Accounting Firms
  • Banks
  • Brokerage Firms
  • Insurance Companies
  • Chambers of Commerce
  • Market Research Companies
  • Trade Associations
  • Import/Export Firms
  • Consulting Firms
  • Litigation Consulting Firms
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  • Federal Reserve Banks
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • State/County Budget Agencies
  • Central Intelligence Agency
  • Department of the Treasury
  • Department of Agriculture
  • General Accounting Office
  • Securities & Exchange Commision
  • Bureau of Economic Analysis
  • Bureau of the Census
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    Job Outlook for Economics Majors:

    The job outlook for economics majors is very bright! In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Projects job growth for economists to be 41% (including replacements and new positions) over the next decade. This projected growth is faster than average and does not take into consideration the variety of closely-related careers that economics major may elect to pursue.

    Sources of additional information include...