Economics Degree
Economics makes up the foundation of any modern-day society. From the groceries we buy to the strength of the job market, every part of our lives is connected through economics.
Earning your economics degree from Hardin-Simmons University is the best step you can take to enter a wide variety of jobs in industries such as law, healthcare, business, and government. For the past five years, 100% of our economics majors have either found employment or been accepted into graduate programs within six months of graduation.
An Economics Degree Designed for You
The field of economics offers many possible career paths based on your personal and professional interests. That’s why we offer four unique economics degrees that can prepare you to own and manage an organization, enter graduate school, or go into research and analysis. These include:
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Economics
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics
- Bachelor of Behavioral Science in Economics
While each degree will prepare for specific jobs for economics majors, all degrees will provide you with a solid foundation in topics including principles of macro- and microeconomics, econometrics, and the history of economics.
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Dr. John Hill
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Why Earn Your Economics Degree at Hardin-Simmons?
Highly Experienced Faculty
Thanks to our small student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll get many chances to work closely with distinguished faculty members who are committed to providing an educational experience grounded in the real-world applications of the latest economic theories. With decades of experience working in law, research, and investment, they can help you answer, “What can you do with an economics degree?”
An Economics Degree with a Strong Community
As an economics major at HSU, you’ll join a thriving community of students and faculty who share your passion for learning. Many economics majors participate in student government and join the business honor society, Delta Mu Delta, as well as the national honor society for economics, Omicron Delta Epsilon. You’ll also grow your professional network through our strong connections to local businesses.
Exceptional Preparedness
We take great pride in the many accomplishments of our economics majors—particularly their success after graduation. When you earn your economics degree at HSU, you’ll join a program with a 100% employment and graduate program acceptance rate, giving you the best chances of finding a rewarding career after graduation.
Real World Application
"Many people in larger, big-name institutions struggle with a true connection to their professors and may learn information that has textbook value and skills, but often doesn't translate to the real business world. I can proudly say that, not only did I learn the technical aspects around economics and finance, but also how to apply those into real-world environments and the true fabric that underpins decision making—whether in a financial environment or ethics principles. Looking back to my time at HSU, the relationships and knowledge I gained were invaluable in building my first two companies and my continued development as a Christian business leader."
What Can You Do With an Economics Degree?
Earning a bachelor’s in economics can prepare you to work in banking, accountancy, law, healthcare, finance, or data analysis—to name only a few of the possible sectors you can enter.
Our rigorous, well-balanced, economics degree programs can also make you a competitive applicant for graduate economics degrees. Our recent graduates have gone on to study at prestigious universities including Texas A&M, the University of Arkansas, and Baylor University.
As an economics major, you’ll benefit from very good job security. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for economics majors are predicted to grow 13% over the next decade, adding about 1,600 new jobs each year.
Jobs for Economics Majors
Thanks to the prevalence of economics in every major industry, there are many jobs for economics majors with bachelor’s degrees, including:
- Financial analyst
- Accountant
- Actuary
- Financial consultant
- Financial planner
- Economic researcher
Salary for Economics Graduates
According to Payscale.com, the average salary for economics majors with a bachelor’s degree is $78,000, significantly higher than the national average for other occupations.
