Economics — the versatile analytical major
One of the most flexible majors — opens finance, consulting, data science, policy, and academia. Here's the honest read.
Career fit for economics majors →What you'll study
Micro/macro economics, econometrics, statistics, mathematical modeling, and typically a specialisation (development, labour, finance, behavioural).
Career paths
- Financial analyst — $85K median (US)
- Data analyst / scientist — $95K median
- Management consultant — $95K median
- Economist (govt / research) — $115K median (US federal)
- Policy analyst — $70K median
- Actuary — $110K median
Frequently asked questions
Is economics a good pre-MBA major?
Yes — one of the most common feeder majors to top MBA programs alongside engineering and CS.
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