Economics

If you want to see business from all angles—and understand enterprise at a broader level—pursuing 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’ll 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’s government and policy, foreign missions, geopolitical think tanks, higher education, global business entities, or even your own entrepreneurial ventures.

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In LVC’s economics classes, you’ll be taught by leading experts in the field, at a college that’s part of the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). On campus, you’ll be able to join organizations like Phi Beta Lambda to develop your leadership skills.

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LVC Economics major Roman Schelhorn at JP Morgan internship

Turn Theory into Practice

Internships

Economics majors at LVC gain valuable real-world experience through internships with leading companies and organizations. From financial institutions like JP Morgan to local nonprofits and government agencies, students apply what they learn in the classroom while building professional networks and career-ready skills.

Play The Part

What do global citizens and policymakers think about economic issues? Engage in our European Union project in The Netherlands, explore microfinance in Uganda, or study abroad to gain an up-close look at international economics.

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projected job outlook growth for economists, 2022–32 (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.

Economist
Competition and Benefits Manager
Credit Analyst
Policy Analyst
Financial Risk Analyst
Economic AI Advisor
Quant Developer

Financial Planner
Investment Analyst
Market Researcher
Data Analyst
Securities Trader
Risk & Credit Model Developer
Computational or Social Data Scientist

In Their Words

Gain Experience

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

Lead the Way

The biggest takeaway from my internship was to ask the ‘why’ behind everything and then ask ‘why’ again. That’s how you start the conversation to make impactful change.

Gabrielle Cressman ’19, Certified Scrum Master and Technical Business Analyst, Webstaurant Store

Make Connections

Gaining real-world experience at the World Trade Center in Harrisburg was valuable—I learned a lot and met many people, including Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf.

Ian McGinnis ’17, Project Finance Associate, Greenskies Clean Energy

Payton Huff ’27

The biggest takeaway from my internship was to ask the ‘why’ behind everything and then ask ‘why’ again. That’s 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—I learned a lot and met many people, including Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf.

Ian McGinnis ’17, Project Finance Associate, Greenskies Clean Energy

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