Data from the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the median salary for people with an economics
bachelor’s degree at $89,600/year (2022). This estimate rises to $122,000/year if
you pursue a graduate degree.
Bachelor of Science
Our economics B.S. students often pursue and secure internships at local government
offices, DC-centered government organizations, and larger companies in Virginia.
With this B.S., you can pursue a range of roles in the public or private sector, including
working in large businesses, the international sector, all levels of government, the
nonprofit sector, or the environmental sector. The most popular career paths include
government, consultancy, education, health, urban development, nonprofit, labor, energy,
and environment.
Further education is also common for economics-B.S. majors. In recent years, many
of our graduates from this program have gone on to law school or to pursue graduate
studies in economics and public policy.
Bachelor of Business Administration
With an economics B.B.A., graduates are often most successful in pursuing roles in
large businesses, the international sector, banking, finance, insurance, and the real
estate sector. The most popular career paths include banking, finance, insurance,
real estate, consultancy, public finance, and human resources.
In recent years, many of our Economics-B.A.A. majors have gone on to work in regional
banks, large insurance companies, and nationally recognized companies.