Economics Degree

The economics program at North Dakota State University 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 Dakota colleges that offer economics degrees.

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North Dakota State University

105 Simrall Blvd, Bottineau, ND

North Dakota State University is a public university that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Fargo, North Dakota, in a predominantly urban area. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of North Dakota. Enrollment at North Dakota State University is nearly fourteen thousand annually.

Students may pick from several areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Engineering
• Family And Consumer Sciences

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to North Dakota State University. Scores within the range of 21 to 26 on the ACT or 990 to 1260 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of admission. North Dakota State University has an admissions rate of about 86 percent of which only 55 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at ndsu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs around $7,900 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 for the year. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $3,500 per year. Some students at North Dakota State University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for North Dakota State University is the "Bison", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

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

Students Enrolled in the Economics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Dakota State University offers a bachelor's degree program in economics.

Students by Gender (2019)

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).