Why Major in Economics?

According to National Association of Colleges and Employers, the average starting salary for graduates with a bachelor degree in economics during 2002 was $40,764, which was among the highest across all majors. Economics graduates work in industries that include manufacturing, banking, insurance, management consulting and retailing. Government at all levels and state and federal regulators employ economists to conduct research, and engage in planning and fact-finding activities. Economics offers students an opportunity to permit entry into a wide variety of future careers and graduate education without sacrificing rigor. An economics degree is widely respected by employers, and as a consequence, the level of employment among economic gradates is extremely high.