Undecided? You鈥檙e Not Alone. One Graduate鈥檚 Advice for New Students
Economics
If you want to see business from all angles鈥攁nd understand enterprise at a broader level鈥攑ursuing your degree in economics at LVC will give you skills and perspective in high demand for a career with great growth potential.
When you pursue an econ major at LVC, you鈥檒l dive into economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, and quantitative analytical methods. This will put you on your way to a career in almost any industry you choose, whether that鈥檚 government and policy, foreign missions, geopolitical think tanks, higher education, global business entities, or even your own entrepreneurial ventures.
Need-based departmental scholarships are available.
Learn More About the Economics Program
In LVC’s economics classes, you鈥檒l be taught by leading experts in the field, at a college that鈥檚 part of the . On campus, you鈥檒l be able to join organizations like Phi Beta Lambda to develop your leadership skills.
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Annual job openings 2024鈥�34 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
$115,440
median annual wage for economists, 2024 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Career Opportunities
Here’s a look at some of the fulfilling career paths our graduates have chosen to pursue in their professional years.
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Economist
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Competition and Benefits Manager
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Credit Analyst
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Policy Analyst
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Financial Risk Analyst
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Economic AI Advisor
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Quant Developer
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Financial Planner
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Investment Analyst
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Market Researcher
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Data Analyst
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Securities Trader
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Risk & Credit Model Developer
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Computational or Social Data Scientist
In Their Words
I interned with Paula Bruckner at The Pearl Club in Camphill, where I supported day-to-day business operations across bookkeeping, marketing, and sales. This internship not only allowed me to grow as a business professional and person but also applied the many skills I have learned here at LVC. The entire experience deepened my learning in a way that the classroom could not.
Payton Huff
’27
The biggest takeaway from my internship was to ask the 鈥榳hy鈥� behind everything and then ask 鈥榳hy鈥� again. That鈥檚 how you start the conversation to make impactful change.
Gabrielle Cressman
’19,
Certified Scrum Master and Technical Business Analyst, Webstaurant Store
Gaining real-world experience at the World Trade Center in Harrisburg was valuable鈥擨 learned a lot and met many people, including Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf.
Ian McGinnis
’17,
Project Finance Associate, Greenskies Clean Energy
