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Economics at St. Mary’s

The Department of Economics at St. Mary’s University offers an innovative program for students interested in economics as a systematic way to analyze real-world issues. Our degree plans prepare students for careers in the globalized world of private and public employment. Additionally, our graduates receive an exceptional education preparing them for graduate and doctoral studies.

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  • Degree Plans

    Economics students learn how people make economic decisions and how institutions affect those decisions, both in theory and in practice.

    St. Mary’s offers two Bachelor’s degrees and a minor in Economics.

    The Bachelor of Science in Economics offers two concentrations: Mathematical Emphasis and Data Analytics.

  • Course Highlights

    Course areas include:

    • Behavioral economics
    • Economic growth and development
    • Economics of border areas
    • Money and banking
    • World economic geography
    • Introduction to Complexity in Economics

    Students choosing the Mathematical Emphasis will take Calculus II and at least 2 other math courses. Students choosing the Data Analytics concentration will take 15 hours of programming and data science courses.

    Find course descriptions and requirements:

    course catalog
$106,254
Median annual earnings for Economists
+10%
Employment demand for Economists over next 10 years
11-to-1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio

Bachelor of Science in Economics with STEM Designation

The creation of a Bachelor of Science in Economics will provide a STEM degree option with two concentrations that enable majors to focus on either the data analytics approach or the Mathematical Emphasis modeling approach to economic analyses — each path facilitates entry into unique career and/or graduate school options.

Below is further information about each key point.

Program coming Fall 2024.

Data Analytics Concentration

One of the goals of the Economics Department is to expose students to both mainstream and heterodox theories of economics. This program moves the department toward achievement of that goal by creating an avenue via the Data Analytics concentration for students to learn and apply more data analytics methods outside of traditional econometrics.

The Data Analytics concentration will qualify graduates for a number of entry-level econometric and data-forecasting careers in the government and private sector. Students intending to pursue a graduate degree in Economics will be encouraged to major in the Bachelor of Arts in Economics program or Bachelor of Science in Economics – Data Analytics concentration program, and double-major or minor in mathematics.

Mathematical Emphasis Concentration

The Mathematical Emphasis concentration helps prepare students for policy-related graduate programs requiring more rigorous quantitative training. These students will be encouraged to double-major or minor in other policy-related degree programs, such as Political Science, International and Global Studies, or Sociology.

What can I do with a degree in Economics?

Access Valuable Career Opportunities

With the strong liberal arts foundation that our students receive with an Economics degree, the possibilities are virtually endless. Many students go on to graduate school or attend law school. Other career options include:

  • Entrepreneur
  • Economic consultant
  • Economic analyst
  • Teacher
  • Market analyst
  • Government-sector economist
  • Financial analyst/advisor
  • Public policy analyst
  • Economist
  • Data Analyst
  • Public Policy Analyst
  • Market Analyst
  • Consultant
  • Statistician
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Risk Analyst
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Having my research published showed me all the opportunities I had and that my dreams could actually be real.”

Ana Paula Saravia (B.A./B.S. ’21)

Outside the Classroom

Research and Conference Opportunities

The Department of Economics directs the Collaborative for Economic Analysis of Borders and the SABER Research Institute. Within both of these centers, qualified students have the opportunity to conduct academic research under the direction of a faculty member. In many cases, the research may lead to a publication and/or the opportunity for the student to present the research at a conference. The Economics Department is a member of the Latino Policy Symposium and the Texas HSI Economics Department Consortium, and both provide opportunities for students to present research and actively engage in discussions on public policy related to economic issues.

Student Organizations

Students majoring in Economics who have completed 12 credit hours of Economics courses and maintain a 3.0 GPA may apply to join organizations such as Omicron Delta Epsilon, an international honor society in Economics. Once accepted and inducted, students are lifetime members. All students majoring in Economics at St. Mary’s become members of the American Society of Hispanic Economists, making them eligible to participate in many opportunities offered by the society as a recognized affiliate of the American Economic Association.

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