Economics Degree (BS) | Indiana State University

Program Availability

The Economics Bachelor of Science program is available as a traditional, on-campus program offered on the Indiana State University campus in Terre Haute, Indiana, or as an online program of study. The online program is open to students in Canada (all provinces). The online program is closed to students residing in countries other than the U.S. and Canada except for U.S. military and State Department personnel and their family members with APO/FPO addresses.

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Why Earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics at Indiana State?

As an economics major at Indiana State University, you will pursue a customizable program of study tailored to your specific career goals. You will review economics studies with perspectives on economic development, gender and economics, health and medical care, labor relations, public finance, and the environment.

Help Improve Society

As an economics major, you will master economic theory and practice, analyze economic problems, evaluate public policy, and develop careful reasoning skills. You will learn not just to accept the world as it is but rather to understand it, critically evaluate it, and become empowered to make a positive impact.

Learn from Our Excellent Faculty

Our instructors bring a diversity of specialties in economics to their courses. Most professors hold doctoral degrees, and they incorporate their research and scholarly activities into class discussions and assignments. All are dedicated to your academic success.

As an economics major (enrolled in the on-campus and online programs), you will benefit from small classes where your instructors provide personalized feedback and one-on-one mentorship. They will assist you with career paths, internships, undergraduate research opportunities, participation at professional conferences, and other professional development opportunities.

What You’ll Learn in the Economics Program

The economics bachelor’s degree offers the opportunity for concentrated study of traditional economic theory as well as specific economic and social issues, including economic development, health and medical care, international trade and finance, labor relations, and the environment.

You will work with your advisor to create a customized program that meets your specific career goals. This type of planning is particularly important if you are interested in pursuing graduate study.

You will also have opportunities to engage in research and participate in professional conferences. Internships are encouraged, especially if you are interested in careers in areas such as business management, government administration, labor relations, economic analysis, banking, and urban planning.

Note: If your goal is to teach economics at the high school level, you should consider Indiana State’s Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education with economics as a concentration.

Transfer Credit

Indiana State University accepts credit from regionally accredited colleges and universities within the United States, and from selected schools located outside the United States. Credit also may be granted for military training and experience. Previously earned college credit can be applied toward completion of the program per Indiana State's transfer guidelines.

Transfer Guidelines

Career Possibilities for Economics Majors

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of entry-level positions in government, business, research or non-profit organizations, and consulting firms.

With experience and a graduate degree, many advance into positions of greater responsibility, including administration, independent research, and teaching positions at colleges and universities.

Many students pursue advanced study in areas such as business, economics, medicine, public policy, and law.

Watch this American Economic Association video about careers in economics.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for economists to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032.

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Looking Abroad for Inspiration

“Any time you have the opportunity to encourage somebody different than yourself, you will learn something new. There is no better opportunity for such learning than to have an opportunity that immerses you in something unfamiliar.”

Economics alumna Abigail Grider, ’19, says she was inspired by new directions and new career possibilities during a study-abroad experience in Morocco. Now, she devotes her professional career to non-profit organizations, including a role in sustainable health finance.

Learn more about Abigail’s experience.