Economics Degree

The economics program at United States Air Force Academy 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 Colorado colleges that offer economics degrees.

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United States Air Force Academy

2304 Cadet Drive, Suite 3800, USAF Academy, CO

United States Air Force Academy is a public institution located in USAFA, CO and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. United States Air Force Academy has an annual student enrollment of around 4,600.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Engineering
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students admitted to United States Air Force Academy earn an SAT score within the range of 1220 - 1390, or an ACT composite score between 28 - 32. Admission to this school is considered highly competitive, with only 10% of applicants being admitted per year. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Athletic programs are available at United States Air Force Academy through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports.

Students who would like to learn more about this school can check out their website at http://www.usafa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Economics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. United States Air Force Academy 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).