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Overview for Economics, General

A general program that 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. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Careers for Economics, General Majors

A major in Economics, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Economics, General

Top 6 Alabama Colleges with the highest percentage of Economics, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham, AL
 7
(2.4%)
Moderately Selective$25,586 
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL
 8
(0.8%)
Less Selective$9,120 
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
 2
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$15,450 
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Auburn University Main Campus
Auburn University, AL
 11
(0.3%)
Less Selective$17,640 
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL
 1
(0.2%)
Highly Selective$7,304 
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
 1
(0.1%)
Less Selective$9,922 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.