Economics Career Resources


You may find information in these websites useful:

  1. Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Department of Labor
    The handbook contains information on the training and education you will need for different jobs. It also contains current earnings data and projected demand for these jobs. What workers do at these jobs and their working conditions are also described.

  2. Occupational Information Network
    This on-line resource contains information on knowledge areas and skills required in different occupations. It also describes the tasks and activities one performs in these occupations. An excellent resource for identifying occupational skill requirements; thus, building on these while in school.

  3. American Economic Association’s Guide to Graduate Study in Economics

  4. American Economic Association’s Guide to Economics in College

  5. Wages by Area and Occupation, U.S. Department of Labor
    This website contains national, regional, state, and metro area mean/median wages for over 800 occupations and 400 industries.

  6. Greater Omaha Top 100 Employers

  7. Career Center at CBA