Why Study Economics?

As a way of thinking about choices and consequences, economics provides a foundation that is useful in everyday life, professional life, and as a complement to other fields of study.

• Many Augustana economics majors also pursue another major or minor.


• Typically, economics majors also study business administration or accounting.


• Some students combine the economics major with the study of mathematics, languages, natural science, or other social sciences.

Our program is sufficiently rigorous to prepare students to excel in well-regarded graduate programs.

• Most Augustana economics majors anticipate continuing their studies in graduate or professional school.


• A recent survey of our graduates showed that 75% had continued their studies, most commonly in Law or M.B.A. programs.