College Scholarship Search College Search Career Exploration College Admissions Articles Financial Aid and Student Loan Calculators Compare Student Loans
Username Password
Search:

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 7 District of Columbia Colleges with the highest percentage of Economics, General among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
 17
(5.3%)
Open Admissions$5,780 
George Washington University
Washington, DC
 80
(3.2%)
Highly Selective$41,610 
American University
Washington, DC
 37
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$32,816 
Online Degree Programs
Search through hundreds of online degree options to find a program that is right for you! We list degrees from accredited online programs and traditional colleges.
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
 43
(2.5%)
Most Selective$37,947 
Strayer University
Washington, DC
 20
(0.9%)
Open Admissions$12,345 
Howard University
Washington, DC
 13
(0.9%)
Highly Selective$14,685 
Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
 4
(0.7%)
Less Selective$30,520 
$10,000 Scholarship from FreeMilitaryScholarships.com
Can be used for books, rent, tuition, and other activities
1
If you have registered as a Student on College Toolkit, the tuition is in-state, if applicable. Otherwise, tuition values are for out-of-state students.

Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.