Curious how everyday choices — from social media to gas prices — shape the economy?

Major in Economics

What is Economics?

Economics is the science behind decision-making and its local and national impact. When you major in economics, you’ll explore how individuals, businesses, and governments use resources and make choices that shape the world. Analyze issues like inflation, unemployment, productivity, globalization, and income distribution while building in-demand skills in data analysis and critical thinking. If you're driven to solve real-world challenges, economics opens the door to a career as an economist, market analyst, financial planner, researcher, and more. LSU offers a concentration in Empirical Economic Analysis.

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Program Highlights
Minor in Energy Become an expert on the global energy economy as a student in one of America's most important energy hubs. You’ll gain hands-on experience with exclusive industry site visits, energy conferences, and impactful internships.
Award-Winning Facilities Your student experience will thrive in the award-winning Business Education Complex, featured in Architect Magazine. It’s built for collaboration, innovation, and hands-on learning for real business challenges—and for you to relax and make friends.
Business Residential College Live and learn with your peers in a smaller network within the larger campus, offering academic enhancement programs, classes in your residence hall, and corporate sponsored events introducing you to internships.
Undergraduate Research Build skills, gain experience, and strengthen your résumé by collaborating with faculty mentors on real research from day one—then showcase your work at our annual undergraduate conference, LSU Discover Day.

What You Can Do

An LSU degree opens doors to a wide range of career paths and professional opportunities. With a strong academic foundation, real-world learning, and support from a powerful alumni network, you’ll graduate prepared for success in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re planning to work in a corporate setting, nonprofit organization, government agency, creative industry, or research lab, LSU equips you with the in-demand skills and hands-on experience employers value most.

Potential Careers

Economist
Economic Researcher
Financial Consultant
Financial Planner
Financial Risk Analyst
Investment Analyst

Workplace Settings

Banks/Financial Institutions
Consulting Firms
Energy Firms
Government/Regulatory Agencies
Insurance
Nonprofit Organizations
Private Equity Companies
Research Institutions
Wealth Management Firms

$64,000
Average alumni Economics salary 5 years after graduation

What Economics Looks like

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Building Skills
Fundamental Economics Learn how micro- and macro-economic theories shape growth, inflation, and employment.
Real-World Predictions Use real data and statistics to analyze trends and forecast economic outcomes.
International Business Relations Navigate global business interactions and how different economies influence policy.
Labor Economics Expertise Explore the relationship between education, wages, immigration, and labor market drivers.
Advance your Career
Post-graduate education
LSU offers competitively ranked post-graduate programs designed to help you innovate and lead in your field. Engage in advanced coursework, contribute to impactful research, and learn from expert faculty who are solving real-world challenges across Louisiana and beyond. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise, pivot into a new industry, or accelerate your career, LSU’s graduate programs open the door to a world of opportunity.
Master of Financial Economics PhD in Economics Master of Public Administration Flores MBA Program

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