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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
St Mary's College of Maryland
Saint Mary's City, MD
 43
(10.1%)
Moderately Selective$23,454 
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis, MD
 94
(8.9%)
Most Selective- 
Washington College
Chestertown, MD
 21
(8.6%)
Moderately Selective$34,005 
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University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
 134
(7.3%)
Less Selective$17,512 
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD
 397
(6.3%)
Highly Selective$23,075 
Hood College
Frederick, MD
 12
(3.5%)
Less Selective$26,500 
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
 51
(3.3%)
Most Selective$37,700 
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Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
 14
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$16,810 
Towson University
Towson, MD
 55
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$17,860 
Loyola College in Maryland
Baltimore, MD
 12
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$36,240 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.