10 Jobs for Graduates With an Economics Degree

Career Options for Economics Majors

BY MIKE PROFITA Updated on March 19, 2021 – the balance careers

Image shows six scenarios. The first is a woman working with data points. The second is two people talking about data. The third is an envelope with a letter and a dollar bill in it. The fourth is a folder that says "insurance" and a notebook that says "risks". The fifth is a pie chart with a magnifying glass over it. The sixth is a woman drawing on a line graph. Text reads: "Top jobs for economics majors: Market research analyst, economic consultant, compensations and benefits manager, actuary, credit analyst, financial analyst." — Melissa Ling / The Balance 2019

If you’re the analytical type, fascinated by the world around you, then an economics major might be a good choice for you. A degree in economics can help you get started in many areas, including public policy and finance.

You can use an economics degree to study industry trends, labor markets, the prospects for individual companies, and the forces that drive the economy.

Top Skills Economics Majors Have

Economics majors learn to gather, organize, and interpret data, using mathematical formulas and statistics to make calculations. They also create models to predict the impact of investments, policy decisions, industry trends, demographics, climate change, and much more.

Although economics majors must be able to analyze problems and propose solutions, success in the field also requires solid communication skills. Individuals working in economics must be able to translate their complex findings into a format that business leaders, legislators, and everyday people can understand.

While graduates with a degree in economics are masters of the chart and graph as tools for summarizing trends and results, the ability to write clear descriptions and present complicated information to others are also vital skills for the economics major.

Given the breadth of the major, there are many possible career choices for people with an economics degree. To choose the right career you will need to consider your other skills, interests, and values.

Here are some job options to consider when you’re choosing a career path with a degree in economics.