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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 12 Colorado Colleges with the highest percentage of Economics, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
 47
(8.0%)
Most Selective$35,844 
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO
 37
(5.9%)
Moderately Selective$25,249 
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
 245
(4.2%)
Less Selective$26,756 
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Western State College of Colorado
Gunnison, CO
 14
(3.2%)
Less Selective$12,754 
United States Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO
 24
(2.3%)
Most Selective- 
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
 98
(2.3%)
Less Selective$21,590 
 University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO
 29
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$19,366 
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University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
 16
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$16,313 
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
 23
(1.1%)
Less Selective$14,082 
Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
 6
(0.9%)
Moderately Selective$15,162 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.