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What can a degree in economics do for you?
Economics covers some of the most important current events that shape our country and the world. You’ll find good starting salaries in a variety of industries in the private, public or nonprofit sectors of our economy. A degree in economics also is a perfect way to prepare for graduate studies or professional programs like law school or an MBA program.
Economics, BA
Designed for students seeking a well-rounded educational background, the Bachelor of Arts in economics curriculum includes four semesters of a foreign language and does not require the same core coursework necessary in the BBA programs.
Economics, BBA
Known as the business economics degree, the Bachelor of Business Administration in economics is a great option for students interested in a career as a statistician, economist, financial advisor, stockbroker and more.
Careers
A business degree will put you on track to earn the highest salaries available in your chosen field. SFA alumni who graduated with their bachelor's degree in economics between 2019 and 2023 earn an average salary of $73,692 — making them some of the highest paid SFA graduates.
The following data shows the variety in industry, employer and job title of those alumni.
Top employment industries/sectors
The following is a list of the top industries/sectors our economics graduates gain employment.
- Retail
- Finance
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Accounting
- Hospitality
- Transportation and Logistics
- Natural Resources
- Real Estate
- Military
- Consulting
- Healthcare
- Public Service
Employers of our economics graduates
Employers of our economics graduates include:
- Aflac
- All Accounts Consulting
- Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance
- Aon
- At Home Group Inc.
- Beacon Land Management, LLC
- Cassity Jones Building Materials
- Chase
- CHRISTUS Health
- CRC Insurance Services
- Deloitte
- Discover Financial Services
- GameStop
- Houston Police Department
- Invitation Homes
- Kasain Boil
- PwC
- Ryder System, Inc.
- Tusker Capital
- Wells Fargo
- Winders Sales and Service
Job titles of our economics graduates
Job titles of our economics graduates include:
- Benefits Consultant
- Staff Accountant
- Associate Financial Advisor
- Aon Pension Administration Intern
- Quality Assurance Intern
- Petroleum Landman
- Controller
- Lead Associate of Operations
- APC Recruiter
- Account Executive
- Audit and Assurance Senior
- Senior Data Science Analyst
- Corporate Recruiter
- Police Officer
- Business Analytics Analyst
- Managing Partner
- Senior Associate Management Consultant
- Rental Management Trainee
- Operations Lead
- Commercial Banking Credit Analyst
- Shipping Receiving Manager
