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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA
 40
(14.3%)
Moderately Selective$27,454 
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA
 28
(11.9%)
Moderately Selective$29,801 
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA
 42
(9.4%)
Most Selective$37,412 
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University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville, VA
 312
(8.8%)
Highly Selective$29,600 
Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA
 9
(6.9%)
Less Selective$28,860 
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA
 77
(5.3%)
Highly Selective$29,326 
Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA
 7
(4.9%)
Less Selective$27,380 
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University of Richmond
Richmond, VA
 28
(3.5%)
Highly Selective$38,850 
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
 28
(2.8%)
Less Selective$17,942 
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
 97
(2.5%)
Moderately Selective$20,490 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.