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Economics (BA)Major

The Economics BA program emphasizes a broad liberal arts education. With 40+ hours of unrestricted electives, you can expand your skill set with a second major or a variety of minors.

Overview

What is Economics (BA) at WVU like?

Description

In the broadest sense, economics is the science of decision-making. Students learn how to identify the costs, benefits and consequences of a decision. Often identified with the study of market behavior, economists also study issues that affect the market such as criminal behavior, poverty, law, environmental control, population, voting and political behavior.

Two colleges at WVU offer a major in Economics. Students may earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics from the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Economics from the College of Business and Economics.

The BA program emphasizes a broad liberal arts education, while the BS program includes training in the various disciplines of business.

The program leading to the BA degree in Economics is designed for students who wish to combine fundamental training in economics with a liberal arts education. In addition to the liberal studies and related requirements, BA students have a great deal of unrestricted electives, allowing them to broaden their skill set with a second major or a variety of minors.

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Careers

How does this degree prepare students for a career?

Possible Careers

Wondering what you can do with a degree from WVU's Economics (BA) major? Check out these ideas from WVU Career Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

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Courses

What are the courses like in Economics (BA) at WVU?

Major Map

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Cost and Aid

How much does Economics (BA) at WVU cost? And how can you save?

Tuition and Fees

Estimated rates for the 2019-20 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current West Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

West Virginia Resident
Per Credit $409
Per Semester $4,908
Fall and Spring Semesters $9,816
Non-Resident
Per Credit $1,111
Per Semester $13,332
Fall and Spring Semesters $26,664
International
Per Credit $1,111
Per Semester $13,632
Fall and Spring Semesters $27,264
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Transfer Articulation Agreements

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Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Economics (BA) at WVU?

To be admitted to WVU's Economics (BA) major, you must meet WVU's first-time freshman admission requirements for the 2020-21 academic year. Interested in transferring? Review the transfer admission requirements.

Related Majors and Minors

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Next Steps

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