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Economics

Overview of Major
What Can I Do With This Major?
Potential Job Titles
Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers
Learn from Alumni
Get Involved at Loyola
Additional Web Resources

Overview of Major

An economics degree provides students with a versatile, powerful set of analytic tools for studying the social sciences. The general concentration is appropriate for students who intend to enter professional programs (i.e., law or public policy) or pursue careers as managers or economic analysts in government or business. The quantitative economics concentration is appropriate for students who plan on pursuing master’s or doctoral work in economics and preparing for careers in research and/or teaching.

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What can I do with this major?

Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to Professional Associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.

Use O*Net for additional career research and to explore the tasks and activities typical in various careers. Browsing through job postings on Handshake (and other sites) while you are still making a career decision can provide insight into the industry; taking note of required qualifications lets you know what skills and experiences to seek out during your time at Loyola.

Potential Job Titles

  • Management Trainee
  • Financial Management Consultant
  • Operations Analyst
  • Junior Portfolio Manager
  • Junior Economist
  • Underwriter Trainee
  • Economic Research Assistant
  • Purchasing Associate
  • Sales Representative
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Financial Advisor/Analyst
  • Audit Consultant
  • Client Associate
  • Securities Broker
  • Public Administration Assistant
  • Financial Planner
  • Investment Analyst
  • Investment Operations Associate

Examples of Internship Sites & Potential Employers

  • JPMorgan Chase & Co.
  • Citigroup
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • U.S. Department of State
  • American Stock Exchange
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics
  • U.S. Department of Commerce
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • Cintas Corporation
  • Maryland Governor’s Summer Internship
  • Constellation Energy
  • The World Bank
  • The Society for the Advancement of Socio-Economics

Learn from Alumni

Join Loyola Connect, an online networking platform just for the Loyola community, to search for alumni by major, industry, location, and more. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. You can also explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn. Considering asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.

Get Involved at Loyola

On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations. Check out these groups that are popular for this major:

  • Adam Smith Economic Society

Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.

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