{"id":3622,"date":"2023-11-08T14:37:39","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T22:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/academics\/?page_id=3622"},"modified":"2023-11-09T15:52:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T23:52:24","slug":"economic-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cahnrs.wsu.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/economic-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Economic Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Explore the Possibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With an economics major, you will thrive on intellectual curiosity and be motivated to positively impact the world around you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will study how decisions regarding business strategy, finance, health, climate policy, transportation, or agribusiness are made. They are equipped with lifelong analytical skills to add value and influence change\u2014skills that are transferable around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economic Sciences<\/strong> offers an array of personally and financially rewarding career opportunities for students who seek strengths in analytical thinking and strategic decision making. The degree is STEM certified. Economics graduates are well-paid, earning a higher median entry salary than all business majors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

 You may choose from these degree specializations: <\/p>\n\n\n\n