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

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
Lawrence University
Appleton, WI
 13
(4.4%)
Moderately Selective$33,264 
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI
 246
(3.9%)
Moderately Selective$21,814 
Ripon College
Ripon, WI
 6
(3.2%)
Less Selective$24,245 
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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Oshkosh, WI
 55
(3.1%)
Less Selective$13,610 
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
 29
(1.6%)
Less Selective$13,772 
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
 52
(1.4%)
Less Selective$17,033 
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
 20
(1.3%)
Less Selective$13,769 
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Kenosha, WI
 8
(1.2%)
Less Selective$13,641 
Saint Norbert College
De Pere, WI
 5
(1.1%)
Less Selective$25,926 
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
 10
(1.0%)
Less Selective$13,881 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.