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School of Economic Sciences
Economic Sciences
Economists study how people use resources, respond to incentives, and make decisions.
Career Opportunities
- Agribusiness & Food Business Management
- Consulting
- Data Analytics & Big Data
- Econometrics & Forecasting
- Energy Management & Policy
- Environmental Management & Damage Assessment
- Finance
- Gaming & Sports Economic Analysis
- Government Economist
- Marketing
- Pre-Law
- Supply Chain Management
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Quick Facts
$62,000
Average starting salary of economics graduates (Payscale, 2022)
#4
Best Online BS degree
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
$60k+
Awarded in scholarship