At present, the job outlook for economics and finance graduates is good, with most of our graduates finding employment with businesses in the Houston or Dallas-Fort Worth areas. The average annual starting salary for someone with a bachelor's degree in economics and finance is approximately $45,000 or more.
Possible career options include:
- Financial analyst
- Investment banker
- Stock broker
- Securities analyst
- Financial manager
- Financial planner
- Loan officer
- Bank manager
- Economic analyst
- Underwriter
- Insurance agent or broker
- Real estate broker, agent or appraiser
For more information, contact the Department of Economics & Finance at ppenney@sfasu.edu or 936.468.3604.