Economics
When exploring possible academic majors, begin by investigating the specific programs at Purchase College. Discover more about the B.A. in Economics and find out about program requirements, courses and the program faculty.
Want to find out more about a major? Talk to department heads and professors to have your questions answered and to get the inside track on being an Economics major at Purchase College.
Career Possibilities
The following is a list of some career possibilities that students in this major might find rewarding. Remember, that your major does not necessarily determine your career. Graduates use their academic majors in a variety of professional fields. The options below can be used as a starting point to explore potential career paths, however, you may also want to investigate more using recommended resources to gain a more comprehensive list of careers. Keep in mind that additional education, training, and experiential education beyond your major may be needed to pursue these possibilities.
Acquired Skills
- Organized
- Ability to analyze data
- Analytical thinking
- Aptitude for leadership
- Aptitude for accuracy & detail
- Ability to lead, supervise & direct others
- Strong written & spoken communication
- Ability to communicate ideas & concepts to others
- Reading comprehension
Career Titles
- Account Executive
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Bank Officer
- Bank Teller
- Bookkeeper
- Branch Manager
- Cost Analyst
- Credit Analyst
- Economist
- Educator
- Financial Analyst
- Financial Planner
- Insurance Agent
- Investment Banker
- Journalist
- Labor Economist
- Lawyer
- Loan Officer
- Management Consultant
- Public Administrator
- Restaurant Manager
- Sales Rep
- Securities Broker
- Statistician
- Store Manager
- Systems Analyst
- Underwriter
Types of Organizations that Hire
- Banks and Financial Institutions
- Retail Organizations
- Insurance Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Private Companies
- Non Profit Organizations
- Government Agencies
Career Information and Professional Association Links
Buzzfile - Employers of Economics majors
American Economic Association - Resources and information on Careers in Economics
National Association for Business Economics - Resources and economics job board
American Bankers Association
American Finance Association
Economic Policy Institute
Association for Social Economics
Occupational Outlook Handbook Online - Job descriptions, growth forecasts & salary
Job Search Links
Career Development Center - Click on Purchase JobScore to access jobs posted for Purchase students and alumni
Glassdoor - Resources & Economics job postings
Econ-Jobs.com - Economics jobs
NABE - National Association for Business Economics Job Center
The Economist - Job listings
CareerBank - Accounting, Finance and Banking Career Network
EFinancialCareers - Search for finance jobs and banking careers
Financial Job Network
Glassdoor - Underwriters job postings
ResearchGate - Professional network for scientists/researchers and job search
American Economic Association - Job openings for Economists
FinanceJobs.net - Jobs in Finance.
Insurance Underwriting Web - Insurance Underwriting Jobs
Morgan Stanley Recruiting Hub - Register to access information on upcoming events, session replays, recruiting resources, application details and more.
Long Island University - LIU offers an MBA program, right here at Purchase, including the Early Admit MBA Program. LIU offers special scholarships for the Purchase community.