Major Overview for Economics, General

Colleges Browse Louisiana Majors Social sciences Economics, General

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. Economics Teachers, Postsecondary - $88,330 Economists - $90,830 Market Research Analysts - $67,340 Survey Researchers - $42,060

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

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA	36 (2.4%)
		Dillard University New Orleans, LA	3 (1.7%)
		Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Baton Rouge, LA	35 (0.8%)
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		Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA	1 (0.5%)
		Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA	1 (0.2%)
		University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA	1 (0.1%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.