Economics
Want to solve society’s pressing economic, social, and business issues and create a better tomorrow with data? We’ll teach you how.

"Studying Economics & Statistics has afforded me so many opportunities to explore theory, applications and technical skills. The blend of these two disciplines as a single major aligns really well with my professional goals and what I wanted to get out of my college experience."
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Economics
At Carnegie Mellon, research and education in economics spans multiple disciplines, inhabiting the crossroads of economics, public policy, and behavioral sciences. Our interdisciplinary environment has made for a productive past — nine Nobel Laureates in Economics have called Carnegie Mellon home — and it continues to make for a productive future. ÌýThe Undergraduate Economics Program is designed to develop your analytical skills and give you a solid foundation in economic theory and quantitative analysis, while honing your communication and application skills. You’ll use these skills to tackle data-driven questions about key societal issues.
Class of 2023, Six Months After Graduation
94%
Employed or in Grad School
$87,056
Average Salary
Recent Employers
Abbott
Adobe
Department of Defense
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
High School Course Requirements
**Three years of mathematics should include at least algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, elementary functions as well as pre-calculus. Advanced mathematics courses are encouraged.

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