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

100%

100% of Econometrics and Quantitative Economics* majors from the past five years have found employment, attended graduate school or achieved a fellowship or service opportunity within six months of graduation.**
*Formerly named Mathematics and Economics

Recent Graduates


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

**outcomes data is based on a knowledge rate of 88% for the classes of 2014-2018

Departments

Offered by the Economics and Mathematics departments.