Untitled Document Career Opportunities Job and occupational titles at entry level for those receiving bachelors degrees in economics vary considerably as is true with most academic disciplines. Recent graduates have joined the labor force in positions encompassing the occupational areas of accounting, statistics, finance, business management, public policy, specialized sales. Others have accepted positions related to employee benefits, financial services, public administration, urban planning, environmental regulation, and real estate as well as junior economists or economic researchers.
Many students go on for graduate degrees.
A few have entered schools of law, or studied theology. Many beginning positions in government, business, and industry involve the collection and compilation of data and a thorough knowledge of basic statistical procedures. In recent years about half of those employed as economists have held either a masters or a Ph.D. degree. Economists with training in computer applications should be in demand as well as Ph.D.'s working on tax, pollution, and government policy problems of business and industry. Women and minorities are in demand at all levels.