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About this major
Economics is the study of how individuals, businesses, and governments allocate resources and make decisions. Students learn to analyze data, understand economic theories, and apply models to real-world situations to solve economic problems.
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“I chose Economics because it’s not only about money, but people’s experience in the society. Pomona college also does not offer finance or accounting, so Economics is the closest option that I feel like would prepare for a finance or professional services career. Pomona’s economics is in general more theoretical and reading and writing heavy when compared to others.”
7/14/2025
“I am currently studying Economics at Stony Brook University (SBU), and my experience has been very positive. The program is located in New York, which provides excellent access to professional opportunities and networking resources. The professors are supportive and knowledgeable, often encouraging critical thinking and data-driven analysis. The coursework is challenging but rewarding, combining theory with practical applications. SBU also offers a diverse student community that makes group discussions and projects engaging. Overall, the Economics program here builds strong analytical skills and prepares students well for future careers.”
9/26/2025
“The Economics major at the University of Washington is a solid choice if you're planning to pursue graduate studies. It builds strong analytical skills and serves as a good academic foundation. However, it's not very career-oriented, so you may need to supplement it with internships or other experiences if you plan to work right after graduation. The department's resources are limited compared to other majors, but the professors are knowledgeable and supportive.”
7/13/2025
“As an Economics major, I’ve found the subject to be both intellectually rigorous and deeply connected to real-world issues. While the material can be challenging at times, it has opened up a wide range of career opportunities and broadened my perspective.”
7/13/2025
“Good as an add on for another skill based major and good for pre law. Useless by itself. Find less theory based class and you will succeed, unless you want to go into research or teaching or PhD. Learn accounting or computer science or data science or you have a hard time ding a job. Economics is not likely to be your career so plan another skilled based major or trade school Or connect with people in your desired industry. Your resume with only a degree will not make you successful.”
7/13/2025
“In economics studies, professors play a crucial role. Some professors deliver well-structured lectures that allow students to grasp key concepts quickly and effectively. However, there are also professors whose teaching methods are disorganized, making it difficult for students to comprehend the material, thus requiring significant additional self-study time”
7/13/2025
“I liked learning economics because the professors I had were really patient and clear. They made the topics easy to understand and the workload was very manageable.”
10/10/2025
“Econ at UCLA is a grind and the down curve is brutal, but it’s super rewarding when it finally clicks.”
10/10/2025
“Economics give a good overview on how money changes hands, how markets affect people, and how the world runs in general. Pretty interesting if you want to learn more about money”
10/10/2025
“great. I recommend this major although it may require some math background to easily understand the subject, it is fulfilling to learn economics.”
10/2/2025
“Pretty cool major. I’m a mix of Economics and Data Science, so there’s a lot math but it’s a very versatile major!”
9/26/2025
“Take professor RashidIan , bayrak and some others and professor at pinto. Everyone else is unhelpful.”
9/26/2025
“It is a pretty decent experience to be an Econ major student at USC. Although I would not choose this major ever again, I would still recommend it to anyone who has completely no idea on what to do in their future!”
8/25/2025
“Better if studied along with other practical fields such as accounting for finance. No way this needs 100 characters.”
7/13/2025
“Modern economics are based on theories developed a hundred years ago that are wrong 50% of the time. If this sounds good to you , I highly recommend the major for you!”
7/12/2025