Economics
Available as a major or minor
Our mission is to teach you how to draw upon the art and science of economics to address critical issues facing the world today, preparing you for a responsible life of learning, service and leadership.
We work hard to help students get into top graduate schools, including Duke University, Georgetown University, Stanford University and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Our graduates also get jobs at leading businesses, such as Disney, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch and Pepsi.

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Join us for an evening with Rep. Adam Kinzinger for his lecture on Defending Democracy and Defeating Toxic Tribalism.
- Date:
- January 23, 2024
- Time:
- 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Location:
Bast Gym
Our mission is to teach you how to draw upon the art and science of economics to address critical issues facing the world today, preparing you for a responsible life of learning, service and leadership.
We're committed to examining the relationship between economics and other areas of knowledge.
You'll find economics an excellent complement to other majors, such as public and environmental policy, sociology, history, mathematics, biology and business administration, as well as concentrations like gender and peace and justice studies.
We work hard to help students get into top graduate schools, including Duke University, Georgetown University, Stanford University and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Our graduates also get jobs at leading businesses, such as Disney, JP Morgan, Merrill Lynch and Pepsi.
We offer both a major and a minor in economics.