With a liberal arts degree, you can also study other subjects that interest you or pursue other courses which you need for your future profession. Economics majors from San Francisco State have done just about everything in the past. You do have to know some mathematics to do economics. Our curriculum includes statistics and some of the basic algebra that you need to know. Yes, we also teach some calculus.
Many majors start out with no math background and do very well.
Some students struggle but find that they have learned a great deal in the end. The department has a computer lab where we teach you some of the basic skills and show how computers are used in analytical and empirical work in economics. You will find that even if you don't use the specific software that we use in your future work, the basic skill and familiarity will be invaluable to your future. The job you get depends on your skills and the job market. Most of our majors end up working in the private sector, often in the banking or financial services sector, where a knowledge of economics is invaluable.