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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Brown University
Providence, RI
 114
(7.4%)
Most Selective$38,048 
Providence College
Providence, RI
 28
(2.8%)
Highly Selective$28,920 
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
 23
(1.0%)
Less Selective$24,776 
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Rhode Island College
Providence, RI
 8
(0.6%)
Less Selective$14,482 
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
 3
(0.6%)
Moderately Selective$29,150 
Bryant University
Smithfield, RI
 2
(0.3%)
Highly Selective$30,571 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.