Economics Department First Destinations (2021–2025 Graduates)
Economics Department First Destinations (2021–2025 Graduates)
97%
97% of Economics Department majors were employed, accepted to graduate school, or participating in a service/volunteer program within 6 months of graduation
Highlighted Employers
Economics Department Majors 2021–2025
Highlighted Continuing Education
Economics Department Majors 2021–2025
Top Industries
Economics Department Majors Who Secured Employment 2021–2025
18.21%
Management Consulting
16.05%
Investment Banking
11.42%
Investment/Portfolio Management
7.72%
Financial Services
6.17%
Internet & Software
6.17%
Higher Education
3.40%
Healthcare
2.78%
Government - Local, State & Federal
Top Job Functions
Economics Department Majors Who Secured Employment 2021–2025
29.39%
Finance
16.36%
Consulting
12.73%
Research
9.09%
Data & Analytics
6.97%
Business Development
3.94%
Education/Teaching/Training
Data Source: Career Education First Destination Survey, in partnership with the Office of Institutional Research (OIR). Questions are to the NACE standard. The survey launches in May each year and closes December 1.
Economics Department data collected includes 396 graduates out of 443 degrees conferred between 2021–2025. Majors include Economics and International Relations - Economics. 223 of the 443 total degrees were double majors.
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