B.S./B.A. in Economics
Tailored and Research-Focused Economics Degree Online
Transfer up to 135 Credits
Top Online Colleges Offering Economics1
No. 5 Best Value Economics Program2
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- Duration 4 years
- Cost per Credit $316
- Credit Hours 180
Program Benefits
- Flexible online learning format
- Seasoned professors with diverse backgrounds
- Multiple transfer pathway options
- Expert career advice to help your job search
Comprehensive Economics Coursework With One-on-One Support
Eastern Oregon University’s Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Economics is a top-rated online program that gives you comprehensive coursework such as statistics and calculus but allows you to direct research in your own area of interest. Choose options like correlation and regression analysis, social science research or statistical analysis.
Examine modern economic thought, diving into writings of economists Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes as well as contemporaries.
Tailor your economics degree based on your interest in liberal arts or science-based coursework, and lower your program duration with our generous transfer credit policy.
Prepare for roles in upper management, data or policy analysis, economics or continue to an advanced law or business degree.
Economics Curriculum
Core Curriculum
The online bachelor’s in economics requires a core of courses including lower- and upper-division courses. Lower-division courses provide a background in micro/macroeconomics, calculus, statistics and research methods.
Upper-division courses get into the theories and principles of economics. You will also learn a detailed history of economics before moving into econometrics capstone courses. These capstones are supervised by faculty so that you get real-world experience.
Lastly, you have your pick of courses to complete elective credit hours, including those from the economics program. Earn your B.A. with a foreign language requirement, or your B.S. with just 12 more science credits.
View CoursesHave Credits to Transfer?
The option to transfer credits makes your program more affordable and can help you get on the job sooner. We allow up to 135 credits from previous college coursework to be transferred into EOU. All EOU majors require a minimum of 20 EOU credits.
To see how your credits will transfer, use our Transfer Equivalency tool.
Career Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for economists in 2020 was $108,350.1 The online bachelor’s in economics degree will help you prepare for this role, along with countless other professional opportunities.
Gain expert-level skills and embark on the pathway to career success with EOU Online.
Explore CareersProgram Outcomes
- Study critical, real-world cultural and social problems
- Conduct and report on original research
- Combine theory and practice
- Explore diverse topics of inquiry
- Translate skills to many future paths
- Work closely with faculty who are also professionals in the field
- Apply economic theory and tools
- Master the operation of the market system
“At any other college, a program like economics would be crowded and overwhelming. At EOU the material and professors are exceptional, which provides a platform for success. The class sizes are small and class interactions are consistent.”
– Lena Richards, Former student; Economics; La Grande, Oregon
Tuition Details
We feature affordable tuition, especially when compared to similar universities. The total cost of your program (assuming no transfer credits) is $56,880. The cost per credit hour for EOU online courses is $316. An additional $14.50 per credit hour will be applied to accounting, business, economics and marketing courses.
About 92 percent of online students benefit from financial aid and scholarships to cover part of these costs.
Based on 2024-25 academic year. Average competitor is based on a sampling of similar undergraduate regionally accredited universities at 18 credit hours per term.
View Tuition DetailsLearn More About Your Financial Aid Options
Your education is an investment in your future. We take your commitment seriously and are here to support you in finding ways to pay for your degree.
Options to consider are:
- Loans
- Grants
- Scholarships
- Employer Benefits
What It’s Like to Study Online
Earning your degree online at Eastern Oregon University is a great opportunity because there are no on-campus requirements. You will have access to the same professors, content and opportunities as on-campus students, only in a creative digital format. Our professors work on campus and are professionals and experts who are trained to deliver innovative, engaging online education.
Online ExperienceTop Recognition for EOU Online
Earn a quality education online from a highly-respected and awarded institution. Eastern Oregon University’s degree programs have received considerable recognition such as Colleges of Distinction, Value Colleges, College Choice and Military Friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to a few frequently asked questions about this program.
The first step is to start your application.
After securing your online bachelor’s in economics from EOU, you can work in many positions, such as upper management, law, federal government and nonprofits. With more education, you can even be a CEO.
You’ll complete 180 credits to earn the Bachelor’s in Economics. You can review courses now.
Our economics faculty are well-versed in online teaching techniques. Two of their most popular tools are recorded Whiteboard lectures and video lectures. You will feel like you are actually in the classroom.
The time it takes to complete your online business degree or certificate depends on the pace at which you take classes and the number of credits you transfer. In general, you can:
- Complete the B.S./B.A in Agricultural Entrepreneurship, B.S./B.A. in Business Administration, B.S./B.A in Economics and B.S./B.A in Marketing in four years
- Take the three-year fast track for the B.A.S. in Business, B.S./B.A. in Accounting and B.S./B.A in Agriculture Entrepreneurship
- Finish the Master of Science in Accounting in two years
- Complete the Master of Business Administration or Post-Baccalaureate Accounting Certificate in 18 months
- Finish the Master of Healthcare Administration in 18 to 36 months
The cost per credit is $316, and you’ll need 180 credits to graduate. You can review all tuition costs here.
1Economists. April 9, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2021, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/economists.htm#tab-1