Economics Degree

The economics program at Saint Vincent 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer economics degrees.

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Saint Vincent College

5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA

Saint Vincent College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Saint Vincent College has an annual student enrollment of over a thousand.

Areas of study available at Saint Vincent College include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. A SAT or ACT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1415 to 1740 for the SAT exam and within the range of 20 to 25 on the ACT is typical among students admitted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of around 67% of which only 33% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $31,000 for the year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $5,000 for the year. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Saint Vincent College offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the school's http://www.stvincent.edu to view additional information.

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

Salary & Wages

• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $47.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $99410

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