Career Opportunities

A substantial majority of economics majors seek employment after graduation. Placements typically include managerial, sales, and staff/professional positions in many different sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, banking and finance, advertising, insurance, communication, education, wholesaling, retailing, social service, government, and non-profit institutions.

A number of graduates go on to graduate work, some immediately after graduation and some after several years of work experience. The largest number enter M.B.A. and other business Masters programs, the second largest number law school, and the third largest go on to graduate work (Masters and Ph.D) in economics. A few do graduate work in other fields; these are typically students with second majors or minors in another discipline.

For students who wish to enter the workforce directly after graduation (or find internships during their time in college,) Economics students at UMass work with their advisors, along with the professional development staff at SBS Career Services and UMass Career Services to explore job opportunities. This support includes assistance with the job search, access to job databases, and invitations to job fairs.