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About Economics, General

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Students majoring in Economics, General can advance up to a Post masters certificate. On average, 57% percent of men and 43% percent of women make up the degrees awarded across all college campuses. Of all the US states, California is where degrees in Economics, General are most commonly granted. The Median Starting Salary for an undergraduate degree in Economics, General is $53,900.

Popularity of Economics, General Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Majoring in Economics, General, your education can be applied to different careers. Economics, General majors go on to pursue jobs including Managers, All Other and Social Science Research Assistants which are in high demand. Some of the top paying jobs for Economics, General majors include Managers, All Other, Social Science Research Assistants .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Economics, General majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Economics, General majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
3,734
Female Students
1,612 (43%)
Male Students
2,122 (56%)
White (1,200, 32%)
Hispanic or Latino (1,124, 30%)
Asian (815, 22%)
U.S. Nonresident (197, 5%)
Two or more races (188, 5%)
Black or African American (96, 3%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (87, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (17, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (10, <1%)

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