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Why Major in Econ? Jobs are Interesting and Job Prospects are Great!

When you graduate with a major in economics, you will be in a great position for a variety of very interesting careers, including many you can start immediately and some that you need further education before starting. The table below shows some positions enjoyed by former UNO economics majors. Economics jobs are often associated with the word "analyst."

Economic Analyst

Law School or Graduate School

Market Analyst

Reporter

Budget Analyst

Computing and Data Analysis

Marketing Administrator

Research Analyst

Credit Analyst

Loan Officer

Pricing Analyst

Sales Analyst

City Planner; researcher

Many bank positions

Product Manager

Stock Broker

Environmental Planner

Lobbyist

Purchasing Analyst

Statistician (gov. and private)

Financial Analyst

Management Consultant

Corporate Trust Administrator

Community Investment Officer

Investment Analyst

Economic Researcher, gov. and private

Here are some links to additional information about being an economics major and jobs:

° 1998-99 Occupational Outlook Handbook
°2002-2003 Occupational Outlook Handbook
    Economists and Marketing Research Analysts from US Dept of Labor
°Very complete "WHY MAJOR IN ECON?" information, Duquesne University
° UNO Graduates' Careers (under construction)
    From University of Nebraska at Omaha: first jobs and current jobs of Economics Advisory Board members.
° What Jobs do Economics Majors Get?
    From Sheryl Ball at Virginia Tech
° Career outlook for economists
    From Murray State University
° Why Study Economics
    From Simon Fraser University
° Why I Study Economics
    A Student's Perspective.
° Why Study Economics
    From The University of New South Wales
° The Economics Major
    Great collection of information from Saint Joseph College
° Why Bother about this thing called Economics
    From The Economic Forum
° Why do economists make more money?
    From CBA-Univ of Central Florida
° Get a Job
    An Employment Service for online job searches
° JOBTRAK
    A leading online job listing service with job search tips

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