Career
Center Resources
Major to Career: Economics
Visit the Economics Department website.
On this page you will find a list of careers pursued by Economics Majors, a list of important skills Economics majors should be developing, and a list of career-related web sites relevant to Economics. Economics majors may also find interesting employment at " think tanks ."
List of Careers:
The following are a few examples of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Economics:
- Director of Baseball Operations
- Equity Analyst
- Senior Toxicologist
Click here for a comprehensive list of careers obtained by recent Dickinson alumni who majored in Economics.
Career-Related Skills of Economic Majors
Logic & Problem Solving: Economics majors use rigorous thinking, statistical inference and historical study to answer economic questions.
Understanding of Statistical Tables & Graphic Analysis: Economics students understand different theories and problems through graphic analysis. They learn to interpret information from graphs, diagrams, and statistical reports. A strong mathematical background is required.
Ability to Apply Theory: Through studying various schools of economic thought, majors learn to critically apply a broad range of analysis to current economic situations.
Career-Related Web Sites for Economics Majors
| American Economic Association A resource for publications and news regarding the association. |
| Economics Careers Offers links to economic-related job opportunities in business, government, and education as well as links to Economics Career Outlook, and Economics Careers and Salaries. |
| National Association for Business Economics |
| Explore Careers in Economics |
| List of Economic related links |
| Economists and Marketing Research Analysts |
| Accounting Net Search an accounting and finance job database or browse featured accounting sites. |
Links to Think Tanks
For additional career resources and links, please visit the
Job Search Web Links page.
