Careers in Economics and Finance
The Economics and Finance discipline helps to prepare students for careers in either the public or private sectors.
Economics majors find private sector jobs in the fields of:
- banking
- consulting
- finance
- insurance & risk management
- management
- marketing and sales
Jobs in public sector agencies:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Federal Reserve
- Federal Trade Commission
- State Department
A Shepherd University major or minor in Economics is excellent preparation for a student wishing to attend law school.
It will also prepare a student for graduate studies in:
- business
- economics
- international affairs
- public policy
Click here to watch a video about careers in economics and finance by the American Economic Association.
Click here for Cooperative Education opportunities.