Considering a major in Economics? Learn more about career opportunities, salary, current student experiences, and why economics might be right for you.
Experiences in Economics at MSU
Meet MSU Economics alumni and learn more about their experiences as econ majors.
What you can do with an econ degree
As an economics major, you will receive an extensive education in domestic and international economy. You will also study economic institutions, concepts and policy, as well as the tools of economic analysis.
An economics major prepares students for careers in business, such as in banking, financial markets, insurance, law, management and consulting; in national, state and local governments; and in teaching, and for graduate study in economics and related fields, including business administration, finance, public policy, and law.
Economics Careers
Learn more about the careers and opportunities available to you with a degree in economics.
Why Students Like Economics
Why Students Like Economics
Students in the MSU Economics program share why they like majoring in economics.
"Having a framework to think about a problem is really an invaluable skill … my training in economics gave me the tools to conquer complicated problems."
Katerina, 2015
Boston University Law Student
"Reading the news and becoming aware about the world really got me trying to investigate ... what causes poverty, and thinking about people that really made big changes in the world … through Economics."
Gregory,
Current Major
“I think economics is really flexible. It pairs well with anything you really want to do and it's just a good foundation for solid critical thinking."
Jacob, 2019
Supply Chain Analyst, Medline Industries
Did You Know?
EC 499 is a fan-favorite, capstone course where you can put everything together to answer a real-world research question about topics including sports, the environment, or developing countries.
Our Award-Winning Faculty
Meet Our Faculty
Meet MSU Economics faculty and hear them share why they like the field of economics.
Did You Know?
News outlets such as the WSJ, NYT, CNN, Fox, WaPo, MSNBC, & LSJ quote our faculty.
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