About the Undergraduate Program

Why Study Economics?

Maybe it's because you're interested in training for a well-paid job
Economics majors on average earn more than the majors in any other department in the College of Liberal Arts, and more than most business majors for that matter (see table below). Or maybe it's because you're interested in understanding how individuals, businesses, and governments interact to produce and distribute goods and services to improve (or diminish) our well being. Whether your concern is preparation for a career, intellectual curiosity, or political change, economics has something to offer you.

Economics is the only social science which is awarded a Nobel Prize
It provides a rigorous analysis of a wide range of real world problems (many of which are not ordinarily thought of as "economic") such as poverty, inflation, unemployment, pollution, crime, taxes, finance, inequality, international competition, economic growth and many others. But you don't have to be a "rocket scientist" to major in economics. Most economics courses use little advanced math. Some don't use math at all.
Economic analysis is often common sense. Our department emphasizes a broad, policy oriented, liberal arts approach to the study of economics, one which appeals to students of many different backgrounds and interests.

A major in economics sends a signal
Prospective employers and graduate schools will know that you are capable of logical and critical thought, that you have basic quantitative skills, that you can adapt to changing circumstances, and that you are interested in the "big picture." It will help you become a better citizen and a more rigorous thinker as well as advancing your career goals.

We strive to be not just an academic department but a "learning community."
Our faculty puts students first. Many of our faculty have won teaching and advising awards and have published extensively in their fields of expertise. This Website describes the faculty, the courses, the requirements, tuition an costs, financial aid, our Student Organizations, and many of the other features of our Department.

We look forward to seeing you in class!

Economics Student Organizations

• UWE Club - Undergraduate Women in Economics - Established in Fall 2015.  Meets every Tuesdays at 7 pm, Clark C360.  Contact Economics Department for more information at this time.  Introduction video can be viewed here  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUuN5hvkDy0

• Econ Club

  The Economics Club is a student-led organization that seeks to provide extracurricular enrichment to majors and minors in economics. The level and type of club activity varies from year to year depending on the interest of participants; it has
  included field trips, speakers, sessions on career planning, and panel discussions and debates on current economic issues. Be on the lookout for announcements in your economics classes, and on the Department bulletin board, as well as email notifications.
  The club is always interested in welcoming students with leadership interests and new ideas for activities. For further information, please contact the Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies, Dr. Nancy Jianakoplos.

• Omicron Delta Epsilon Honors Society

  The local chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society for Economics, offers invitations to membership each semester. The principal function of ODE is to recognize and encourage outstanding academic achievement by those in
  the field of economics. In addition to honoring excellent students by offering membership, the society also encourages scholarship by hosting guest speakers on campuses, sponsoring student paper presentations at professional meetings, awarding
  prizes for outstanding student research, and publishing a journal - The American Economist. The local chapter hosts a reception for new members each Spring semester, with an invited speaker, and it offers annual cash awards for outstanding undergraduate
  and graduate term papers. For further information, please contact Dr. Nancy Jianakoplos, Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies, CLA_Economics@mail.colostate.edu.

Requirements

The Economics Major Checksheet

Major Requirements

Minor Requirements

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ECONOMICS ONLINE DEGREE

Questions about the online Economics degree?

http://www.online.colostate.edu/degrees/economics/
Contact Marti Demarest Colorado State University ONLINE

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A career in Economics...it's much more than you think.

Ave. Starting Salaries by Major:

• Computer Science $55,900
• Civil Engineering $53,900
• ECONOMICS $50,100
• Management Information Systems (MIS)Systems (MIS) $49,200
• Finance $47,900
• Math $45,400
• Business Management $43,000
• Agriculture $42,600
• Marketing $40,800
• Political Science $40,800
• History $39,200
• Communications $38,100
• English $38,000
• Sociology $36,500
• Journalism $35,600

Source: The Wall Street Journal

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