Economics Degree

The economics program at Salem 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 North Carolina colleges that offer economics degrees.

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Salem College

1315 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Salem 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 Winston Salem, NC, which is a predominantly urban area. The Moravian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Salem College is nearly a thousand per year.

Areas of study offered at Salem College include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Salem College. A score between 1360 to 1760 on the SAT, or 19 to 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 60% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 47 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $25,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,400 for the year. Students enrolled at Salem College may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Salem College has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Tennis (NCAA Division III)
• Volleyball (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Economics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Salem College offers a bachelor's degree program in economics.

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Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).