B.A. in Economics

Colorado State University

The economics major offers you a powerful framework to understand the forces driving individual behavior, market dynamics, and global trends. From day one, you'll dive into the core principles of economics, learning how to analyze pressing issues-from income inequality and climate change to innovation and globalization. Our introductory courses give you the tools to think critically about real-world challenges, while our intermediate theory classes deepen your understanding of how economies function and why policies succeed (or fail). But we don’t stop at theory. You’ll also learn how to work with real data doing applied research, such as analyzing trends, testing ideas, and building arguments grounded in evidence. This combination of theory and hands-on experience prepares you for careers in business, government, nonprofits, or graduate school. And because you’ll study economics within the College of Liberal Arts, you’ll explore how culture, history, and institutions shape economic outcomes-giving you a richer, more nuanced view of the world.

College of Liberal Arts