Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) - Economics

222 Burruss Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061

Economics

A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues. Get more details and student breakdown below, including other Virginia schools that offer an economics degree. Students at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University who have completed this program in 2010-2011 have received the following degrees:

Bachelor
Master
Doctor

Learn More by Requesting Information Now!

Find Other Featured Schools Offering a Economics Program

Looking for more schools that offer Economics? Try searching our featured schools by zip code. Browse listings and request information from selected schools to learn more about courses offered, tuition and expenses, financial aid eligibility, admissions requirements and more. Start your search today!

Searching For Schools... One Moment Please.

Breakdown of Students That Completed the Economics Program

The table below lists the number of students that have completed the economics program at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University for the 2010-2011 academic year.

Overall

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Degree Level Breakdown For The Economics Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
All Students	93	82	7	4

By Gender

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Student Gender Breakdown For The Economics Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
Male	72	65	3	4
Female	21	17	4	-

By Race

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Student Racial Breakdown For The Economics Program

	Total	Bachelor	Master	Doctor
American Indian	-	-	-	-
Black	-	-	-	-
Asian	9	9	-	-
Hispanic	3	2	1	-
White	59	59	-	-
Unknown	22	12	6	4

Career Options For Graduates

Students who have completed this program, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below. The information covers overall job description, estimated salary and wages, along with job projections by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Economists

Job Description

Conduct research, prepare reports, or formulate plans to address economic problems related to the production and distribution of goods and services or monetary and fiscal policy. May collect and process economic and statistical data using sampling techniques and econometric methods. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of economists in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 15,400
Total Employment Projected (2020): 16,400
Percent Job Growth: 6.10%
Percent of Economics Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 8%

Market Research Analysts

Survey Researchers

Job Description

Plan, develop, or conduct surveys. May analyze and interpret the meaning of survey data, determine survey objectives, or suggest or test question wording. Includes social scientists who primarily design questionnaires or supervise survey teams. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of survey researchers in our career profile section.

Projections

Total Employment (2010): 19,600
Total Employment Projected (2020): 24,300
Percent Job Growth: 24.10%
Percent of Economics Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Description

Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of economics teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.

List of schools that offer an economics degree or program in Virginia

4-Year Colleges and Universities


Bridgewater College
Bridgewater, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 4
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 111
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Emory and Henry College
Emory, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 4
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 198
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Hampden - Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 54
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Hollins University
Roanoke, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 3
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 10,000 - 19,999	Students That Completed This Program: 59
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Longwood University
Farmville, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Lynchburg College
Lynchburg, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 10
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Mary Baldwin College
Staunton, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 2
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Marymount University
Arlington, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Other Degree Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 3
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 10
Average User Rating (1 Rating)	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Radford University
Radford, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Other Degree Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 13
Average User Rating (1 Rating)	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Randolph - Macon College
Ashland, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 4
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Randolph College
Lynchburg, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 6
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Roanoke College
Salem, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 9
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: Under 1,000	Students That Completed This Program: 2
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Master's Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 5,000 - 9,999	Students That Completed This Program: 35
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

University of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 32
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Research & Professional Degree Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential Campus Students: 20,000+	Students That Completed This Program: 437
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA Public Organization Highest Offered: Bachelor's Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 46
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA Private Not-For-Profit Organization Highest Offered: Doctoral - Professional Degree Small Four-Year, Highly Residential Campus Students: 1,000 - 4,999	Students That Completed This Program: 45
	Request More Information \| Add to Saved Schools

Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.; BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2011; O*NET 2011

Have a Question? Ask Our Community!

Related Degrees Also Offered

Applied Economics