The Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) in economics is necessary for a faculty position in economics at most four-year colleges in the US. A masters degree is the typical credential for faculty at two-year colleges. Although some students complete masters programs before entering PhD programs, many go directly from BA programs into PhD programs. Completion […]
Although the economics major does not provide training for specific occupations, it provides the logical structure that pays off in understanding the big picture, the context for entering several fields in the corporate world. Its emphasis on logical thought and problem solving skills has universal value. Many employers seek to hire graduates with these skills.
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The average starting salaries of new college graduates with economics majors are somewhat below that of engineers, compare well with business graduates, and exceed that of other social sciences.
Average Starting Salary Offers to Inexperienced Bachelor’s Degree Recipients by Curriculum, Summer 2007
Baccalaureate Curriculum
Salary
Chemical Engineering
$59,361
Electrical/electronics Engineering
$55,292
Computer Science
$53,396
Civil Engineering
$48,509
Economics
$48,483
Finance
$47,239
Accounting
$46,718
Business Administration/Management
$43,701
Chemistry
$41,506
Marketing
$40,161
Biological/Life Sciences
$34,953
History
$33,768
Sociology
$32,033
Psychology
$31,631
Source: Nathan E. Bell, Nicole M. Di Fabio, […]
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.
Career Earnings
One way to think about career opportunities is to consider the level of earnings typically found with different levels […]
Mutual-Fund Manager: $500,000-$1,000,000/yr
Surgeons: $65.89/hr; $137,050/yr
Investment Banker: $64.42/hr; $134,000/yr (entry level)
Obstetricians and gynecologists: $64.15/hr; $133,430/yr
Anesthesiologists: $63.31/hr; $131,680/yr
Internists, general: $61.03/hr; $126,940/yr
Actuaries, certified: $57.52/hr; $119,680 (base salary only)
Pediatricians, general: $56.03/hr; $116,550/yr
Psychiatrists: $54.60/hr; $113,570/yr
Family and general practitioners: $52.89/hr; $110,020/yr
Dentists: $53.28/hr; $110,820/yr
Pharmacists: $53.00/hr; $110,240/yr
Chief Executives: $51.77/hr; $107,670/yr
Airline pilots, copilots and flight engineers: (N/A); $99,400/yr
Podiatrists: $45.43/hr; $94,500/yr
Lawyers: $44.19/hr; $91,920/yr
Optometrists: $42.35/hr; $88,100/yr
Computer […]
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