Economics Degree

The economics program at Bryant University prepares students for careers as a consultant, financial analyst, market analyst, public policy analyst, purchasing manager, and research assistant. The program 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. Program courses include: economic theory, micro and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and public policy issues. Get more details below including other Rhode Island colleges that offer economics degrees.

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Bryant University

One Prospect Street, Providence, RI

Bryant University is a nonprofit private college that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, in a predominantly suburban area. Enrollment at Bryant University exceeds 3,600 annually.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Mathematics And Statistics
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score in a range of 1535 to 1810, or an ACT score in a range of 22 to 26. Roughly 80% of all students that applied were accepted at Bryant University, with 19% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at bryant.edu.

Tuition is approximately $38,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $8,300 for the year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Bryant University is the "Bulldogs", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students should take a look at the school's www.bryant.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Economics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bryant University offers a bachelor's degree program in economics.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Economists

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, economists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).