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B.S./B.A. in Economics: Career Outlook

Economics Degree Jobs: Competitive Salaries for In-Demand Positions

The online bachelor’s in economics degree from Eastern Oregon University will prepare you for professional opportunities in a dynamic field known for high salaries and in-demand careers. As a student, you’ll explore essential topics, including micro and macroeconomics, the economics of development and management concepts as you prepare for a variety of economics degree jobs.

  • $115,440 median annual salary for economists1
  • $66,407 average annual salary for policy analysts2
  • 5 percent current industry growth rate1

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the professional field of economics will grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033. At this pace, there will be an average of about 1,000 job openings for economists each year.

Economist

$115,440/YEAR

Economists help develop solutions to issues facing the economy by conducting and analyzing research. The majority of all economists in the United States are employed by government agencies.1

Policy Analyst

$66,407/YEAR

Policy analysts determine community needs to adjust and develop policies. These professionals typically work with government agencies and nonprofit organizations.2

Additional economics degree jobs for graduates:

  • Actuary
  • Budget analyst
  • Management analyst

Get in Touch

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Program Outcomes

When you complete this program, you will be able to:

  • Apply economic theory and tools to better understand current issues.
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of the role of households, firms and government in the market system, plus the operation of a mixed economy from an aggregate perspective.
  • Understand economic issues, including Institutionalist, Keynesian and neoclassical economic theory, in examining economic issues such as inflation, unemployment, international trade, government finance, economic growth and the monetary system.
  • Present economic research orally and through writing, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
  • Utilize effective management techniques in diverse professional settings.

Career Support

Prepare for the role you want with the career support services offered by Eastern Oregon University. As a student and a graduate, you’ll benefit from a variety of services designed to help you stand out among employers and succeed professionally in your field.

Career Services

Eastern Oregon University Career Services offers in-person coaching and online resources to help students broaden their career choices and understand the value of their education in relation to employment. This includes outreach to all students in all academic programs, on and off campus, coupled with outreach to employers, service providers and government agencies.

Fieldwork/Practicum through EOU’s Career Services

EOU offers diverse fieldwork and practicum opportunities each term that allow students the mechanism to earn college credit tied directly to their current employment.

Career Readiness: Resume and Cover Letter Assistance

EOU Career Services has a robust collection of tutorials available to students, including information on resumes, cover letters, interview skills and soft skills.

Sources:

  1. Economists. April 18, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/economists.htm#tab-1
  2. Average Policy Analyst Salary. May 27, 2025. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Policy_Analyst/Salary