Economics Degree

The economics program at Dartmouth College prepares students for careers as a consultant, financial analyst, market analyst, public policy analyst, purchasing manager, and research assistant. The program focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation, and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Program courses include: economic theory, micro and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other New Hampshire colleges that offer economics degrees.

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Dartmouth College

Also known as Dartmouth, Big Green

102 Derry St, Hudson, NH

Dartmouth College is a nonprofit private school that has a fair number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Hanover, NH, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 6,100 students are enrolled yearly at Dartmouth College.

Students can select from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering
• Social Sciences
• History

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Dartmouth College. A score between 2050 - 2360 on the SAT, or 30 - 34 for the ACT is common among admitted students. Only 12% of applicants are accepted to the school due to the high volume of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information on admissions can be found at dartmouth.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $47,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $8,100 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The mascot for Dartmouth College is the "Big Green", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.dartmouth.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Economists

Description

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, economists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).