Explore Careers: Economics

What Can I Do With Economics? 
 

What is Economics? 

Studies how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate limited resources Develops theories to explain economic behavior and interactions Predicts responses to policy changes and external forces 

Day in the Life 

Roles: Economist 
Loan Officer 
Insurance Underwriter 
Source: careeronestop.org 

Sample Economics Roles 

Banking: Loan Officers, Account Officers, Trust Services 
Insurance: Agents, Underwriters, Brokers 
Securities: Brokers, Researchers, Managers 
Government: Tax, Budget, Policy Analysts 
Education: Teaching in Social Sciences 
Professional School: Law, Business Administration 

Characteristics for Success 

Analytical and logical 
Comfortable with uncertainty 
Strong communication skills 
Curious about theories and systems 
Mathematically inclined 
Understands complex systems 

Sample Employers 

GE Aviation, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley Nationwide, Target Corp., Accenture AIG, CVS Health, Epic Systems, Ford Motor Company 

Salary Information (2024-2025) 

Full-time: $65,787 annually Intern: $23/hour 

Job Outlook 

Economists: 5% growth (2023–2033) Best prospects for those with advanced degrees and strong analytical/statistical skills 
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 

Ohio State Resources 

Academic: Economics Specialization Courses 
Extracurricular: Undergraduate Economics Society Big Data and Analytics Association