Economics is a versatile degree that can lead to jobs and careers in many different areas. Visit the department website, watch the videos below, or scroll down and select an option under Related Career Fields to see more information about potential careers you can pursue.
Economics
Related Career Fields
Select a career field below to see some of the various areas it encompasses, types of employers, and some sample occupations.
Government
Career Areas
- Cost Analysis
- Intelligence
- Foreign Trade Analysis
- Public Administration
- Transportation
- Management
- Urban Planning
Employers
- Government departments involved in agriculture, business, finance, labor, transportation, urban economics, and international trade including:
- USDA
- Department of Commerce
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- The United Nations
- General Accounting Office
General Information
- Become active in student government.
- Complete an internship in a government agency.
- Earn a graduate degree in economics, statistics, public administration, or related field for promotion and advancement.
- Become familiar with government hiring practices.
- Develop excellent computer, analytical, and quantitative skills.
Economic Market Research
Career Areas
- Research Analysis
- Consulting
Employers
- Market research firms
- Consumer goods manufacturing firms
- Business firms
- Consulting firms
General Information
- Supplement curriculum with courses in business, political science, research design, survey design, statistics, and computer science.
- Earn a graduate degree to obtain advanced research and consulting positions.
- Obtain experience in business research.
- Become a student member in related professional associations.
- Get involved in student or community organizations to develop leadership skills.
Banking and Finance
Career Areas
- Credit Lending
- Operations
- Systems
- Trusts
- Securities
- Sales
- Research
Employers
- Commercial banks
- Regional banks
- Savings and loan associations
- National and regional brokerage firms
- Discount brokerage houses
General Information
- Develop a solid background in business including finance, marketing, and accounting.
- Gain experience through part-time, summer, or internship positions in financial service firms.
- Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to work well with a diverse clientele.
- Become the financial officer or treasurer of a campus organization.
- Get involved with an investments club.
- Earn an MBA for positions in investment banking.
Insurance
Career Areas
- Underwriting
- Sales
- Operations
- Claims
Employers
- Insurance firms
General Information
- Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Earn a business minor.
- Gain sales experience.
- Participate in campus organizations.
Healthcare
Career Areas
- Hospital Management
- Healthcare Analysis
Employers
- Private (LLC) corporations
- US Department of Health
- Hospitals
- Health Maintenance Organizations
General Information
- Earn a master's degree in public health or hospital administration.
- Gain experience in healthcare through internships.
Teaching
Employers
- Colleges and universities
- Secondary schools: public and private
General Information
- Earn a Ph.D to teach in post-secondary institutions.
- Gain research experience by assisting a professor.
- Obtain certification for public school positions.
- Get experience working with young people.
- Develop strong public speaking skills.
Other Business Areas
Career Areas
- Management
- Buying and Purchasing
- Human Resources
- Hospitality
- Sales
Employers
- Department, grocery, drug, specialty, and variety store chains
- Hotels, resorts, and tourism councils
- Restaurants
- Large corporations
General Information
- Gain related business experience through internships or jobs.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm and flexibility.
- Secure leadership positions in campus organizations.
- Earn a business minor.
- Obtain sales experience.
Join Organizations
Being active in both student and professional organizations can help boost your career. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn from peers, mentors, and professionals. Working within these groups helps build leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. You'll gain hands-on experience, showing employers your proactive attitude and commitment to growth, making you a stronger job candidate.
Student Organizations
Check out the organizations listed below, search Laker Life, or talk with a Career Coach to find others.
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General Guidelines and Strategies
- Choose a career focus and structure curricular and extra-curricular activities to achieve goals.
- Obtain volunteer, part-time, summer, or internship experience to enhance career path. (For example, complete a finance-related internship if interested in a career in banking.)
- Develop an excellent background in research, statistics, and computers.
- Earn a graduate degree in economics, business, or other related fields for increased marketability.
- Do informational interviewing with professionals to learn more about fields of interest.
- Become active in student government.
- Complete an internship in a government agency.
- Earn a graduate degree in economics, statistics, public administration, or related field for promotion and advancement.
- Secure leadership positions in campus organizations.
- Earn a business minor.
- Obtain sales experience.
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