Computational Economics

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Program Overview

Graduates of this program will find employment applying their understanding of computational sciences and computer modeling to promote the interests of private firms or the advancement of sound public policy. Graduates who complete this program will also find that they are well equipped to enter graduate programs in Economics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to design and use valid mathematical models and use them to solve realistic problems, employing techniques from computer algorithms or mathematics.
  2. Students will show the ability to engage in statistical reasoning, including the capacity to produce and interpret statistical information.
  3. Students will be able to apply decision support tools to business decision-making.
  4. Students will be able to communicate economic, mathematical and algorithmic ideas effectively in both oral and written form.

Outcomes

With a Bachelor of Arts in Computational Economics, graduates have diverse career opportunities. They can work as data analysts, economic analysts, quantitative researchers, financial analysts or market analysts in finance, government, or consulting. 

Other options include roles in software development, data science, machine learning or artificial intelligence, where they can apply their computational skills to address complex economic challenges.

Career Outlook

  • Average Salary: $68,169
  • Job Postings: 3,292

Average salary is based on a 2024 NACE Salary Survey. Job posting data is for data analyst positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.

Computational Economics Degree Options

As an Computational Economics major at a liberal arts college, you will have the advantage of small class sizes with engaged professors who will give you a personalized education and expose you to a Christian environment centered on service.

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Computational Economics

A Bachelor of Arts in Computational Economics is an interdisciplinary program that integrates economics, computer science and mathematics to analyze and solve economic problems using computational methods.

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