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  • An economics degree provides a well-rounded education that prepares students for a number of careers. Unlike more specific degrees such as accounting or finance, economics is a more general field that provides a universal skill-set.

    Corporate Jobs

    A degree in business economics provides a good basis for jobs in the corporate world including management jobs.

    Entrepreneurship

    Many economics majors go on to start their own businesses.

    Consulting

    Consulting firms like economics majors with good analysis skills who can work effectively with raw data.

    Government

    The Federal Government, in particular agencies such as the Foreign Service, CIA and Federal Reserve Board often have jobs for economists or people who have good skills in data management and statistical analysis which is generally part of an economics degree.

    Law

    Many lawyers have undergraduate economics degrees. Law schools accept people from just about any college major, but economics majors are often highly sought after.

    Source:

    Vanderbilt University Economics Degrees

    Economist Careers

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