what can you do with an economics degree

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How an Economics Major Built a Startup While Working 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Posted on March 24, 2026April 13, 2026by Adeline McDonald

The wood panel interior of Business Hall at Rowan University, showing Rowan's torch emblem, a peekaboo cutout for a workspace at the top of the stairs, and two business majors talking while walking down the stairs.

Student startup addresses market need to support people with the chronic disorder POTS Build a startup with your friends, work full-time at your internship and finish college at the same time – while taking an extra class. This is what a typical, and intense, week looks like for Ryan W., a Rowan University economics major […]

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What Can You Do With an Economics Degree?

Posted on April 3, 2025March 25, 2026by Adeline McDonald

Three Rowan University students sit working together, while wearing suits.

An Insightful Look Answering ‘What Is Economics?’ & Economics Major Jobs Pursuing an economics degree offers a comprehensive understanding of how societies allocate resources, make decisions and address challenges in various sectors. If you’ve ever wondered ‘what can I do with an economics degree?’, the answer is: quite a lot. This major equips students with […]