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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI
 33
(12.4%)
Moderately Selective$30,723 
Albion College
Albion, MI
 52
(11.8%)
Less Selective$28,880 
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
 385
(6.2%)
Highly Selective$33,069 
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University of Michigan-Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
 29
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$18,090 
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
 145
(1.8%)
Less Selective$25,672 
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI
 15
(1.8%)
Less Selective$23,165 
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
 21
(1.7%)
Less Selective$11,230 
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Adrian College
Adrian, MI
 3
(1.5%)
Moderately Selective$23,390 
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI
 8
(1.3%)
Moderately Selective$27,310 
Hope College
Holland, MI
 7
(1.0%)
Less Selective$24,920 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.