What Can I do
With A Major
In
Economics?

Job Titles

Students that have graduated from Boise State University in the last 30 years have found   employment in:

Banking
The Energy Industry
Human Relations
Federal, State, & Local Government
College & High School Teaching
Economic Consulting
Law
Law Enforcement
Real Estate Development
Agriculture
Financial Planning
Data Processing
Business Ownership

In the course of these careers, they have also become company presidents, managers, lawyers, and analysts.



Salaries

Salaries in the Economics field vary with positions and responsibilities. According to the College of Business & Economics survey of 2005 graduates,  salaries for Economics majors ranged from $24,000 to $65,000. The median salary was $37,000.



Outlook

According to the 2006-2007 Bureau of Labor Statistics, the projected growth rate for employment in Economics is 1-8% through 2014.