Bachelor of Arts in Economics

The bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Missouri–St. Louis will prepare you to apply analytical skills to a wide range of problems facing society.As you earn your bachelor’s degree in economics at UMSL, you’ll learn to use basic statistical methods and statistical software to interpret and analyze economic data and relationships while building a historical perspective of the U.S. economy and its key institutions.Thanks to our balanced combination of theory and hands-on learning, we’re nationally renowned for the expertise of our graduates. In fact, 94 percent of our economics majors find jobs within one year of graduating, and 70 percent find jobs within three months.The analytical skills you’ll accrue when you major in economics at UMSL can apply to a huge range of jobs. To help you prepare for these jobs for economics majors, we offer both BA and BS programs in economics so you can tailor your education experience to your career goals.With a 94 percent job placement rate within one year of graduation, our economics majors stand out both on the job market and on the job thanks to:Real-world experience. Prepare for a variety of jobs for economics majors even before graduating with internship and summer opportunities at prestigious organizations, including Boeing, Edward Jones and the Department of Agriculture.Experienced faculty. Thanks to small class sizes, when you major in economics you’ll have many chances to work closely with distinguished faculty mentors who specialize in topics such as energy economics, environmental economics, international economics, monetary policy, labor economics, and econometrics.Affordability. In addition to being ranked as the most affordable college in Missouri, we also offer several scholarships and grants to help economics majors like you earn their degree.

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