About the Program
Economics is a social science that studies how incentives shape the actions of consumers, firms and other organizations in both market and non-market settings. Economists also examine how the larger economy works by studying productivity, employment, inflation and growth. The undergraduate curriculum in economics trains you to use economic insights and tools to understand the world and provides you with the skills needed to pursue a fulfilling career and enjoy a lifetime of learning.
What Makes Us Different
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Rankings
Top 5% of all national undergraduate economics programs (Niche).
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Among the first in the nation
W&M has been teaching political economics since 1784.
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Popular Major
Around 150 economics majors graduate every year.
Applied Learning
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Courses
Pick from a variety of topics like Econometrics (ECON 308), Urban Economics (ECON 325) and Labor Market Analysis (ECON 451).*
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Research
Complete an honors project or independent study courses. Collaborate with a faculty member to have the opportunity to receive a research grant.
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Student Organizations
Join the W&M Econ Club to meet with your peers to discuss current events around important economic issues.
Outcomes
The insights and tools of economics provide excellent preparation for a wide array of careers in both the private and public sectors. Many economics graduates attend law school or obtain graduate degrees in business, public policy, public health, or urban and regional planning. A substantial number of W&M economics majors go on to earn a Ph.D. in economics and pursue careers at colleges and universities, in government or in the private sector.
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Department of Economics
Contact Us
- Get an inside look: Contact a current economics major
- Ask the faculty: Contact the Department of Economics
Courses Disclaimer
*Courses listed are examples. Course availability changes each semester.
