The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics provides students with the opportunity to obtain a foundation in traditional economic theory and real life applications that are the basis for analytical thinking and sound managerial decision making.
Concentrations
General economics concentration gives students the flexibility to choose courses that suit their specific interest including courses from other economic concentrations as well as related disciplines.
Global economics concentration helps students understand the economic framework that governs the international trade and finance, explains how different economic systems impact the growth, and development of nations and the international laws regulating global economic relations.
Financial economics concentration allows students to understand the economic foundation underlying the financial market structure, function and the regulatory framework of the US financial system dealing with commercial and investment banking, various financial markets and insurance.
With its focus on economic theory, analytical rigor and strong research skills, the Economics degree program at ESU prepares students for careers in management, finance and administration in business and the public sector. Students who enter the work force report that they are involved in successful careers at greater than average starting salaries.
Students majoring in Economics are also well-prepared for higher education in business, economics, public administration, banking and law. Graduates who apply to prestigious MBA, law and graduate schools have found that the analytical skills inherent in the economics program are sought after and respected by the best graduate schools.
Career Opportunities
- Bank Management
- Loan Officer
- Bank Examiner
- Commodities/Stock Broker
- Economic Forecaster
- Credit Accounting Coordinator
- Securities Analyst
- Pension Funds Administrator
- Portfolio Administrator
- Commercial Credit Analyst
- Foreign Service Officer
- Regional/Urban Planner
- Elected Official
- Foreign Trade Analyst
- Social Security Administrator
- Cost Analyst
- Tax Administrator
- Budget Officer
- Lobbyist
- Underwriter
- Claims Adjuster
- Benefits Analyst
- Sales Representative
- Technical Writer
- Journalist/Columnist
- Secondary School Teacher
- College Professor
- Foundation Administrator
- Attorney
- Management Trainee
- Sales Representative
- Human Resources Administrator
- Market Analyst
- Purchasing Agent
- Public Relations
- Real Estate Agent
- Systems Evaluator
- Customer Account Representative
- Retail Manager
- Forecaster
- Contract Administrator
- Researcher
- Service Representative
- Technical Representative
- Consultant
- Auditor
- Financial Analyst
- Pricing Analyst
The list below shows the median average salary and jobs often obtained by Economics majors after graduation*
- Retail Store Manager $51,500
- Office Manager $44,300
- Data Analyst $55,300
- Personal Financial Advisor $104,000
- Information Technology (IT) Consultant $98,600
- Information Technology (IT) Manager $87,500
- Account Manager Sales $80,700
- Administrative Assistant $34,100
- Market Research Analyst $47,900
- Economist $79,100
- Vice President (VP), Operations $136,000
- Associate - Investment Banking $115,000
- Business Analyst (Computer Software/Hardware/Systems) $71,400
- Executive Assistant $47,700
- Customer Service Representative (CSR) $34,200
- Marketing Manager $68,600
- Financial Analyst $54,100
- Accountant $45,900
- Controller (Financial) $84,100
- Operations Manager $70,600
- Financial Analyst, Corporate $63,400
- Project Manager, IT $94,700
- Consultant, Business Process/Management $104,000
- Personal Banker $37,600
- Business Analyst, Finance/Banking $65,900
- Research Analyst, Financial $85,500
- Underwriter $63,200
- Management Consultant $124,000
- Project Manager, Construction $86,000
- Credit Analyst, Banking $46,700
- Branch Manager, Banking $58,500
- Regional Sales Manager $104,000
Methodology (*)
- All data is limited to those with a Bachelor's degree and no higher degrees who work full-time in the United States.
- Jobs are listed in order of relative popularity amongst graduates with a Bachelor's degree in the given major from any college.
- Median salary for each job title is for individuals with any major who have a typical amount of experience at that job.
- Salary is the sum of compensation from base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, commissions, and overtime, if applicable.
- Salary does not include equity (stock) compensation. This chart is based upon PayScale Salary Survey data, and may not represent all individuals in these categories.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from East Stroudsburg University, students will have achieved college-level proficiency in the following department-wide student learning outcomes:
- Identify and assess the cost-benefit of economic activities of the household, business, government and global organizations, and the interrelationship among them.
- Apply Critical Quantitative and Problem-Solving skills to analyze contemporary economic issues.
- Communicate economic ideas in oral and written forms using graphs, tables and other tools.
- Understand core economic terminology, concepts, theories and empirical results; demonstrate a working knowledge of key economic information and statistical databases; utilize technological skills to acquire and analyze data.
- Identify economic issues and problems of interest; conduct literature review; gather and analyze necessary data; interpret statistical results to gain insights into economic behavior; propose possible solution and policy implications.
Career Development at ESU
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Campus Address
Stroud Hall 409A
(570) 422-3407
Department Chair, Political Science & Economics
Dr. Samuel Quainoo
squainoo@esu.edu
(570) 422-3275
