Economics, Minor


At a Glance: program details

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  • Additional Program Fee: No
  • Second Language Requirement: No
Are you interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the interactions between individuals, firms and governments? Gain insights into the economies of households, and private and public entities.

Program Description

Economics is a social science that examines how societies, businesses and individuals deal with scarcity. The minor program in economics offers instruction by distinguished researchers and award-winning professors, helping students build a foundation of economics and data analysis that supports their investigation of the forces shaping national and global economies.

Students create a personalized program of study that covers economic theory and applications, and upper-division offerings suit individual interests and goals.


Program Requirements

Enrollment Requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BS in economics; BS in economics (politics and the economy); BS in politics and the economy

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit after the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor.


Career Outlook

Minor programs enable students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors. A minor in economics may help graduates as they pursue careers in business, finance, government and law.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Budget Analysts


  • Growth: 3.3%
  • Median Salary*: 82260

Personal Financial Advisors


  • Growth: 12.8%
  • Median Salary*: 95390
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Data Scientists


  • Growth: 35.2%
  • Median Salary*: 103500
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Economists


  • Growth: 6.3%
  • Median Salary*: 113940
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Environmental Economists


  • Growth: 6.3%
  • Median Salary*: 113940
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Financial and Investment Analysts


  • Growth: 7.6%
  • Median Salary*: 95080
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Lawyers


  • Growth: 7.5%
  • Median Salary*: 135740
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Political Scientists


  • Growth: 6.6%
  • Median Salary*: 128020
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Legislators


  • Growth: 3.4%
  • Median Salary*: 48090

Statisticians


  • Growth: 31.6%
  • Median Salary*: 98920
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* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).


Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program description and request more information here.



Program Contact Information

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