Careers

What can I do with a major in economics?

A major or minor in economics from Carthage College can open the door to many professions. Economics students develop skills in deductive reasoning, analysis and creative problem solving. Possible career paths for students graduating with a degree in economics:

(This list includes careers requiring differing degrees of education and training.)

• Banking and financial services: Manager, forecaster, loan officer, analyst
• Business: Financial analysts, international trade specialist, industry analyst
• Government: Foreign service officer, budget officer, economic planner
• Human services: Industrial relations, personnel manager, training
• Insurance: Actuary, benefits analyst, demographer, statistician
• Law: Attorney, judicial assistant, lobbyist, legislative research adviser
• Teaching: High school economics or social science teacher

Carthage Economics Department graduates have been hired at the following companies:  Strong Funds (junior equities trader), Commerce Department (economist), Northwestern Mutual Life (investment analyst), BETA Systems Inc./Kemper Securities (data integrity specialist), Sunstone Financial Group (investment services representative), State Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Carthage economics majors have pursued graduate studies in law and economics.

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