Drexel’s School of Economics prepares students to think like economists.
Through programs ranging from economics and public health to economics and data science, students develop the analytical tools to understand markets, evaluate constraints and identify strategies that drive real-world impact.
For program-specific information, visit the undergraduate economics degrees page or download individual fact sheets.
Faster than Average
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
$89,364
for the School of Economics’ class of 2024
Economics Career Outlook
Economics is one of the most versatile degrees in business precisely because it serves as a framework for understanding how the world works. Graduates bring analytical and quantitative skills that are highly valued across banking and finance, consulting, government, technology and market research.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in business and financial occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2024 to 2034.
What Skills Will You Gain From an Economics Degree?
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:
- Specialized training in understanding the market system, economic institutions, policies and development
- Exploration of supply and demand in markets, consumer choice, cost structure of firms and profit maximization
- Examining measurement, growth and fluctuation of aggregate economic activity
- International economics, money and banking and economic policy
Drexel Co-op Outcomes
$21.19
School of Economics’ Class of 2024
45%
LeBow class of 2024
The top co-op employers for economics students include:
- BlackRock
- Draeger
- Goldman Sachs
- Lockheed Martin
- SAP
The research aspects of so many of my classes really prepared me for this position with EY. I loved that it was not just theory, it was real world. You would read a paper about some real problem that is going on and then see the theory in action.
Malinka Ranasinghe ’16
Tax Staff
EY
Read more about MalinkaWhat Can You Do with an Economics Degree?
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.
Common Job Titles for Economics Graduates
- Budget Analyst
- Buyer/Purchasing Agent
- Claims Adjuster/Appraiser
- Consultant
- Cost Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Economist
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Manager
- Insurance Underwriter
- Market Research Analyst
- Operations Research Analyst
- Political Scientist
- Transportation Manager
- Urban/Regional Planner
What Do Economics Graduates Earn?
The average salary reported one year out for graduates of the School of Economics’ Class of 2024 was $89,364. Salary outlook can vary greatly depending on the local job market, skill level and work experience.
Where Drexel LeBow Economics Graduates Work
Recent LeBow economics graduates have landed jobs at companies including:
- Accenture
- BlackRock
- Congressional Budget Office
- Federal Reserve Board
- Goldman, Sachs & Co.
- Independence Blue Cross
- Johnson & Johnson
- JP Morgan Chase
- Lockheed Martin
Professional Organizations
Professional organizations allow you to expand your local and national network while also broadening your skill set through professional development opportunities.
Continuing Education Opportunities
Many students go on to pursue graduate degrees including the JD, MBA, MS in Economics, MS in Economics and Data Science and PhD in Economics.
They have also earned admission to competitive graduate programs at Columbia University, Princeton University, the University of Chicago and the London School of Economics.
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