Economics
Theory, Practice, and Opportunity
Students studying Economics at Elizabethtown College learn about economic theories and institutions, develop communication skills, and acquire an understanding of research methods. After completing your degree, you’ll be fully prepared for careers and graduate programs in economics and business.
What Can I Do With a Degree in Economics?
Obtaining a degree in Economics will provide you with a strong background in economics, math, and business which can lead to a variety of career opportunities. After completing your degree, you’ll be ready to start your career in the field. A few potential career outcomes include:
- Market Research Analyst
- Financial Advisor
- Economic Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Investor Relations Associate
After leaving campus, graduates with a major in Economics are working with major companies or are advancing their study of economics at graduate schools. Some of the companies our graduates work for include:
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Research Alongside Faculty
As an Economics major at Elizabethtown College, you’ll collaborate closely with dedicated faculty mentors who guide you through meaningful research projects in your area of interest. Many students complete Honors in the Discipline projects and present their work at the College’s annual Business & Economics Conference or at regional academic conferences. These experiences not only enrich your coursework but also open doors to potential publication in scholarly journals.
Learn From the Best
To be the best, you need to learn from the best. Our expert faculty have a wide range of experience from companies both large and small, with skills in finance and investment, marketing, accounting, mathematics and more. Every student in Etown’s School of Business has access to a faculty-mentor who helps you to be exceptional. Our students also have access to more than 24,000 alumni who feel the call to help their fellow Blue Jays succeed.
Broaden Your Global Understanding
Economics at Etown is about exploring beyond borders. Students can spend a semester or year abroad in Europe, Asia, or Latin America, join short-term study tours, or take part in the School of Business’s Geneva Program, which includes travel to Germany and Switzerland, where students visit organizations such as the UN, WTO, WHO, and International Organization for Migration to gain firsthand insight into global issues and economics in action.
Economics Minor
The Economics Minor is intended for students with a strong interest in economics who are majoring in business, accounting or other fields. The minor should especially benefit students interested in pursuing an MBA program, going to law school, or working in the quantitative field. The minor can be added easily to almost any major at the College.
After Graduation
Etown Business Students are Ahead of the Game
More than 95% of our Etown graduates find a job in less than a year. That’s faster than the national average of 50%. In fact, many of our students receive job offers before they graduate! Companies that employ our students include:
Many of our students continue their education at prestigious institutions around the world:
