Economics

Why Economics at Coe?

Courses

• Class sizes of 10-20 in economics courses allow for more a more personalized education and for you to develop stronger professional relationships with faculty.
• All courses are taught by faculty with Ph.D.'s in economics, with expertise in areas such as international economics, econometrics, economic development and urban economics.
• Quantitative courses in economics allow you to develop analytical and computer skills that will benefit you in your career and/or graduate school program.

Flexibility

• Coe offers more than 20 economics courses beyond the introductory level, a greater number than most small liberal arts colleges.
• The economics major is structured to allow you to double major, study abroad or explore broad areas of interest and still graduate in four years.

Unique opportunities outside of class

• A strong student-faculty research program in economics allows you to strengthen critical thinking, writing and presentation skills.
• You will have opportunities to participate in a variety of nontraditional learning experiences, including the Spellman summer research program, the Birkey Investment Fund, internships and the May Term courses.
• You will benefit from dedicated economics alumni who support special department programs, give guest lectures in classes and provide opportunities for networking.

Life after Coe

• Job placement of economics majors in business or government positions immediately following graduation or in academics, business, law or government positions following graduation is strong.
• A large percentage of Coe economics majors go to graduate school in economics, business, law or other disciplines immediately following graduation, with many receiving significant financial support for their continued education.