BUILD A FOUNDATION THAT OPENS EVERY DOOR
Economics is one of the most powerful and flexible degrees you can earn—and at North Carolina A&T, it comes with the added value of an Aggie education rooted in excellence, opportunity, and impact. Our Bachelor of Science in Economics provides a rigorous foundation in economic theory and data analysis while giving you the freedom to tailor your academic path through 27 hours of free electives (9 courses). This flexibility makes it ideal for students with wide-ranging interests and ambitious goals.
Whether you’re preparing for graduate school, building a career in business, government, or public policy—or exploring emerging fields like journalism, fintech, or data science—this program puts you in control of your future.
What You’ll Learn
Our core economics curriculum equips you with essential tools to understand how markets work, how decisions are made, and how policies affect people’s lives. You’ll develop:
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Critical thinking and analytical reasoning
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Quantitative and data interpretation skills
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Understanding of global and domestic economic systems
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Communication and research proficiency
Courses in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and statistics prepare you to tackle real-world problems with confidence and clarity.
Customize Your Journey
With 27 hours of elective credit, you can:
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Add a minor in areas like Political Science, Data Analytics, Journalism, or Math
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Build your own interdisciplinary focus in topics like sustainability, technology policy, or financial markets
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Complete prerequisites for graduate programs in economics, public administration, law, or business
Career-Ready, Graduate-School Strong
Our graduates go on to work in:
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Finance and banking
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Government and public policy
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Research and consulting
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International development
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Law and graduate studies
The flexibility and depth of the Economics major make it one of the most respected and versatile undergraduate degrees in today’s job market.
