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Careers in economics

What careers follow after an economics degree?

Economics majors are successful in a wide variety of careers. Although various roles in businesses are most common, economics majors are successful in law, medicine, government, non-profits, and international relations, as well as in academic roles.

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Career earnings

What economists can expect to earn in different fields.

The corporate world and the MBA

A popular path for economics majors.

Economic consulting

Consulting may be a stepping stone to an economics career.

The legal profession

Economics students are increasingly enrolling in law school.

Government and not-for-profits

There are many roles for economists in these sectors.

The economics profession

Becoming a professor, researcher, or educator.

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