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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 98
(5.6%)
Most Selective$37,248 
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO
 17
(2.9%)
Open Admissions$8,710 
Westminster College
Fulton, MO
 3
(1.8%)
Less Selective$17,250 
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Missouri University of Science and Technology
Rolla, MO
 15
(1.6%)
Less Selective$19,579 
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO
 6
(1.5%)
Less Selective$24,700 
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
 14
(1.3%)
Less Selective$11,543 
University of Missouri-St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
 24
(1.2%)
Highly Selective$19,686 
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University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
 13
(1.0%)
Less Selective$19,364 
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO
 2
(0.9%)
Most Selective$15,950 
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO
 33
(0.7%)
Less Selective$18,450 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.