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BA in Economics

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Marshall University

Program Overview

The Division of Finance and Economics, housed in the College of Business, offers College of Liberal Arts students the option to earn a B.A. in Economics. This option gives students an opportunity to develop their ability to analyze economic problems and issues (e.g., unemployment, inflation, economic growth and development, government taxation and spending policies, environmental degradation and protection, the distribution of income and wealth, international trading, and financial arrangements). Students will, in the process, deepen their understanding of the U.S. economy and other economies around the world.

Program Key Stats

$26543 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Completed application for admission, A high school diploma (official transcript with graduation date required), An Overall Grade Point Average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale and a composite score of at least 19 on the ACT or SAT equivalent; OR an Overall Grade Point Average of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale and a composite score of at least 16 on the ACT or SAT equivalent, Test scores: Internet-based TOEFL score of 78 or higher, Paper-based TOEFL score of 547 or higher, IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, MELAB - minimum score of 79%.

Career Options

  • Economist
  • Budget Analyst
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Examiner
  • Tax Accountant
  • Solicitor
  • Government and Advocacy Jobs
  • Law Careers
  • Lobbyist Professions
  • Business Fields
  • Journalism Occupations
  • Teaching Positions

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