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A strong quantitative major combining in-depth mathematics with economic theory. Ideal for students pursuing finance, analytics, or graduate study in economics or applied mathematics.
Curriculum Structure
Years 1–2: Core Foundations
Calculus sequence, linear algebra, probability
Intro microeconomics and macroeconomics
Statistics for economists
Years 3–4: Advanced Theory & Math
Real analysis and advanced econometrics
Mathematical economic modeling
Electives in optimization, finance, or game theory
Capstone seminar or thesis
Focus Areas
Economic theory and quantitative modeling
Real analysis, probability, and econometrics
Learning Outcomes
Master formal mathematical economic methods
Conduct empirical and theoretical economic research
Prepare for graduate-level quantitative programs or technical roles
Accreditation & Reputation
Regionally accredited by SACSCOC; offered by the Mathematics and Economics departments, known for rigorous liberal arts training
A rigorous, interdisciplinary program integrating economic theory with advanced mathematics and modeling.
Experiential learning includes:
Undergraduate research projects in economic modeling and game theory, often presented at conferences.
Training in MATLAB, R, and Stata for advanced data analysis.
Opportunities to collaborate with faculty through the Social Science Research Seminar.
Access to the Economics Reading Group and the Center for Analytics Impact.
This highly analytical program merges deep economic theory with advanced mathematics, making it ideal for students targeting careers in economic research, financial modeling, data analytics, or actuarial science. Graduates often go on to become quantitative analysts, economic consultants, policy researchers, or data scientists. Wake Forest helps make that happen through:
The Office of Personal and Career Development (OPCD) offers personalized mentorship, résumé building, and employer networking events specifically aligned with STEM and economics fields.
Graduates of the Mathematical Economics program report strong placement into roles with starting salaries typically between $65,000–$80,000, with many entering top-tier finance, research, or consulting firms.
Wake Forest maintains strong connections with employers such as Wells Fargo, Deloitte, Federal Reserve Banks, and BlackRock, many of whom actively recruit from the economics program.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), and nationally respected for combining liberal arts with professional readiness.
The curriculum is rigorous and includes game theory, multivariable calculus, econometrics, and statistical modeling—ideal preparation for graduate school or data-driven careers.
Further Academic Progression:
Many graduates pursue PhDs in Economics or Applied Math, or master’s degrees in Data Science, Quantitative Finance, or Public Policy, often at Ivy League or top-tier institutions.
Official High School Transcript, Secondary School Report, Teachers recommendation, SAT/ACT scores, IELTS/TOEFL ScoresQuantitative Analyst – Apply mathematical models to evaluate financial risk and returnEconometrician – Use statistical tools to estimate economic relationshipsFinancial Engineer – Design investment strategies and pricing models using advanced mathAcademic Researcher – Conduct theoretical and applied studies in math-driven economics
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