What students report
Review sample
- Freshman220%
- Sophomore330%
- Junior440%
- Senior110%
What stands out
- Stronger career outlook. Career prospects is 0.5 points higher than the same major at other schools.
Student voice
Why students feel that way
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Representative perspectives
Economics is a rather empirical and positive social science. It is a wonderful blend of qualitative and quantitative work. Many of the models or concepts can be confusing at first, but when you apply the right intuition and…
Courses & teaching
I wish I had known that there is a very large quantitative aspect of economics, specifically with coding and testing.
Advice & things to know
It is really interesting and I love learning about marginal thinking and rationality. I definitely think this major is the best for adaptability and relevance to everyday life and personal consumption choices.
Enjoyment & fit
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- 3.6
- Enjoyment
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- Enjoyment
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- Recommend
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- Career outlook
- 3.8
- Enjoyment
- 3.5
- Recommend
- 76%
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- 3.7
- Enjoyment
- 3.5
- Recommend
- 86%
- Career outlook
- 3.7
- Enjoyment
- 3.4
- Recommend
- 84%
- Career outlook
- 3.6
- Enjoyment
- 3.4
- Recommend
- 75%
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Complete evidence
Student reviews
10 reviews
Economics is a rather empirical and positive social science. It is a wonderful blend of qualitative and quantitative work. Many of the models or concepts can be confusing at first, but when you apply the right intuition and numbers, it becomes understandble and very interesting.
- Interested in Business · Law
- Unsure about grad school
I wish I had known that there is a very large quantitative aspect of economics, specifically with coding and testing.
- Interested in Business · Finance & consulting
It is really interesting and I love learning about marginal thinking and rationality. I definitely think this major is the best for adaptability and relevance to everyday life and personal consumption choices.
- Interested in Business · Finance & consulting
- Planning a master’s
Which parts of Economics have you struggled with most?
Integrating math into this theory based class at higher levels
- Interested in Business · Something else
Majoring in Economics gave me an equally strong qualitative and quantitative background
- Interested in Finance & consulting · Law +1
- Planning a professional degree
What makes Economics enjoyable without taking over your week?
Getting the answers right in difficult classes is very satisfying
- Interested in Finance & consulting · Healthcare +1
- Unsure about grad school
Robert Seifert · SophomoreEconomicsI have gained valuable quantitative knowledge that helps me.
- Interested in Business · Finance & consulting +1
- Planning a master’s
I really like how applicable economics is to the real world and current events!
- Interested in Business · Entrepreneurship +3
- Planning a master’s
I've enjoyed the wide range of career opportunities and academic settings that the Economics major provides.
- Interested in Business · Finance & consulting +7
JT van Geertruyden · FreshmanEconomicsI wish I had known the variation of careers possible within finance.
- Interested in Finance & consulting · Business
- Unsure about grad school
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