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5. Economics
6. Political Science
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Economics

Do you enjoy working with data? Are you interested in data, statistics, and trends? If so, a degree in economics may be right for you. Economists conduct research to help solve problems, monitor economic trends, and collect and analyze data. The study of economics spans many different areas and there is a variety of career options.

Earn your degree

With a degree in political science you can experience a rewarding career in one of the following fields:

1. Federal Government
2. State Government
3. Local Government
4. Scientific Research and Development
5. Consulting Services
1. Management
2. Scientific
3. Technical
6. Legal Services
7. Scientific Research & Development
8. Securities and Commodity Contracts
9. Intermediation
10. Brokerage
11. Analyst
12. Market analyst
13. Public policy consultant
14. Researcher or research assistant
15. Purchasing manager

Entry level Salary and Outlook

*Median annual wage and salary wages of economists were $83,590 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent earned between $59,390 and $113,590. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,050, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $149,110.
*In March 2009, the average annual salary for economists employed by the Federal Government was $108,010. Starting salaries were higher in selected geographical areas where the prevailing local pay was higher.
*Source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos055.htm#outlook

Job Outlook

*Employment of economists is expected to grow more slowly than the average for all occupations. The demand for workers who have knowledge of economics is projected to grow faster, but these workers will commonly find employment in fields outside of economics, such as business, finance, or insurance. Job prospects for economists will be best for those with graduate degrees in economics.
*Source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos055.htm#outlook

Professional Organizations

The American Economic Association (AEA)
Association for Social Economics
Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
Association for Evolutionary Economics
National Association for Business Economics