Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Pace University - Kaplan International

Get a degree that responds to today’s ever-changing marketplace. Pace’s BA in Economics helps you develop skills in critical thinking and data analysis, preparing you for the ever-changing nature of the global economy. Learn the skills you need to succeed in the career of your choice with the help of accomplished faculty and internships/research assistantships in one of the world's most prominent economic hubs.According to Fortune Magazine, economics majors have a higher median salary than all other majors outside of engineering. Wages are expected to remain high, as employers have come to recognize the value of employees with analytical backgrounds and strong critical thinking skills. There is also expected to ample job opportunities in the future, with employment predicted to grow 6 percent annually from 2021 to 2031.This program is flexible, and allows you to take a substantial number of electives, in consultation with your advisor, in related fields such as environmental studies, race and class studies, economic history, or whatever satisfies your intellectual curiosity.Faculty are accomplished scholars, and you have the potential to collaborate with them on research projects and present findings at national and regional conferences.For students who want to take their education to the next level, there is the option of joining the combined degree program. This is a joint degree, where you finish your undergraduate and master's degree in economics simultaneously.