What Can We Do with an Economics Degree?

       

       Maybe some people don’t know what the advantage of getting a degree in Economics is. Let me explain it! Economics is the subject that we need to think logically and analytically. Mostly people who major in Economics are good at analyzing and problem solving. Besides, they have good communication skills in order to gain trust from people. Other than that, economists also have good computer skills since they need to manipulate data and keep it by using computer technology. 

       Economists are usually good at writing and reporting skills because they need to summarize economic problems that they see or read especially in the news. Most politicians and businesses need help from economists to boil down their findings into presentations. They also have the ability to recognize economic trends and patterns which is useful in order to maintain the stability of economy in our own countries. Economics graduate can find a placement in a variety of fields, such as:

• Investment
• Banking and finance
• Manufacturing
• Political consulting
• Government
• Nonprofit organizations

       Nowadays, a lot of job opportunity are open for those who have degree in Economics because employers need workers who can research and analyze data or trends especially in financial organizations and companies who run businesses."According to 2014 data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), local, state and federal government agencies employed 45 percent of all practicing economists in 2006" (Economists). Governments need economists to settle all the economic crisis that will harm their own countries. Without economists, there would be a lot of trouble since they are the important people who contribute a lot in development of the countries.

       Starting salaries for economics graduates also higher than other bachelor’s graduates. It is because economics major is considered as a professional major. Lastly, I think that we will have a lot of advantages if we earn degree in economics as mentioned above. I hope this information will help you understand more about the things that we can pursue after earning an economics degree. 

Thank you.

By : Syarah Alya

"Economists," U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, January 8, 2014.