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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Bethany College
Bethany, WV
 5
(3.0%)
Less Selective$19,565 
West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
 8
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$9,980 
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV
 1
(0.9%)
Less Selective$20,040 
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West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
 2
(0.9%)
Less Selective$22,880 
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV
 5
(0.8%)
Less Selective$12,812 
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
 27
(0.7%)
Highly Selective- 
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
 3
(0.2%)
Less Selective$11,124 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.