Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

Math + economics = plentiful career opportunities. Statisticians and mathematicians have ranked at the top of many recent “top jobs” lists. This interdisciplinary major strengthens your math skills, provides a foundation in U.S. and global economics, and builds analytical, organizational, and communications abilities. This invaluable combination prepares you to ask the right questions, find the appropriate answers, and effectively present data to stakeholders so they can make informed decisions. Our graduates find careers in data science, finance, market research, bioinformatics, business analysis, or education; and they’re accepted into related master’s and Ph.D. programs.

Major


Sample First Jobs

  • Associate Consultant, Findream LLC
  • New Business Associate, Lincoln Financial Group
  • Regional Director, Beijing Jucheng Gravity Culture Development Co., Ltd.


Sample Graduate Schools

  • Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Tufts University


Departments

Offered by the Economics and Mathematics departments.