Economics majors study resource use in relation to production and distribution of wealth. Economics study is important to students interested in business, law, finance, government service and social service.

Things you need to like
You like to analyze and investigate. You like ideas and thinking. You like to follow routines and work with detail.

4-year study options
Economics, accounting, international finance, management information systems and statistics

Washington Universities that have this program
Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, The Evergreen State College, University of Puget Sound, University of Washington, Washington State University, Western Washington University, Whitman College and Whitworth College

Future job possibilities
Economist, financial manager, budget analyst or actuary

Types of classes you’ll take at LCC
Economics, English, speech, math and general education classes.  Most universities require one year of college (or two years of high school) foreign language study for a bachelor’s degree.

Economics Degrees offered
     •  Associate in Applied Arts (AA), Program Planner
     •  Associate in Applied Arts Transfer (AA-DTA), Program Planner