Economics Degree

The economics program at University of Evansville 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 Indiana colleges that offer economics degrees.

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University of Evansville (UE)

801 National Rd West, Richmond, IN

University of Evansville is a nonprofit private institution located in Evansville, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. UE has an annual student enrollment of over 2,900.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including:

• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Very common test scores among applicants accepted to UE are within the range of 23 - 28 for the ACT exam, or 1530 - 1850 for the SAT exam. 83% of those who apply are admitted to this school, of which 21 percent choose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at evansville.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $32,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $5,400 annually. Students enrolled at this school may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for University of Evansville is the "Purple Aces", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the NCAA. Athletic programs available:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to get more about UE may check out their website at http://www.evansville.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).