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An undergraduate degree in economics can prepare you for a wide range of job opportunities in a variety of industries. The fundamental skills an economics degree will provide, such as an understanding of the workings of the market system and major economic institutions, as well as economic policy and development, can easily be transferred and applied in a variety of careers.
Economics majors find their way into many different career paths. Many continue further education to take on roles in academia or research while others work in public policy development, manufacturing and trade, government and even journalism.
Our undergraduate programs allow you to combine the study of economics with courses in other areas. While each program has a different emphasis, they all provide a core set of skills acquired from the study of economics, which includes:
A degree in economics provides you with a deeper understanding of national and international markets and the ability to analyze key trends in a variety of fields. By pursuing a second degree or a minor, you can tailor your studies to your specific career goals.
Drexel economics program graduates in 2021-2022 earned an average starting salary of $77,975. While this represents the average economics degree salary for our recent graduates, this degree often serves as a first step towards careers in economics that are far more lucrative, especially with further study.
Professional organizations allow you to expand your network and learn from industry peers through trainings and professional development opportunities. The national organizations are well known for their reputation in the industry.
Many economics majors also choose to continue their studies in graduate schools, pursuing such degrees as:
Recent Drexel economics alumni have gone on to pursue advanced degrees from the following universities:
Brandon Jacob
Associate Director, Undergraduate Career Services
bjj59@drexel.eduGerri C. LeBow Hall 329