B.S./B.A. in Economics
Tailored and Research-Focused Economics Degree Online
Transfer up to 135 Credits
Top Online Colleges Offering Economics1
No. 5 Best Value Economics Program2
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- Duration4 years
- Cost per Credit$278
- Credit Hours180
Program Benefits
- Flexible online learning format
- Seasoned professors with diverse backgrounds
- Multiple transfer pathway options
- Expert career advice to help your job search
*Price reflects tuition for Oregon residents. Non-resident tuition is $320/credit hour. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information.
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Comprehensive Economics Coursework With One-on-One Support
EOU’s Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Economics is a top-rated online program that gives you comprehensive coursework such as statistics and calculus but allows you to direct research in your own area of interest. Choose options like correlation and regression analysis, social science research or statistical analysis.
研究现代经济思想，深入研究经济学家亚当·斯密和约翰·梅纳德·凯恩斯以及同时代人的著作。
根据您对文科或理科课程的兴趣来定制您的经济学学位，并通过我们慷慨的转学分政策来降低您的课程持续时间。
Prepare for roles in upper management, data or policy analyst, economist, or continue to an advanced law or business degree.
Economics Curriculum
Core Curriculum
The online bachelor’s in economics requires a core of courses including lower- and upper-division courses. Lower-division courses provide a background in micro/macroeconomics, calculus, statistics and research methods.
高年级的课程涉及经济学的理论和原理。在进入计量经济学课程之前，您还将学习详细的经济学历史。这些课程由教师监督，这样你就能获得真实的经验。
最后，你可以选择课程来完成选修课学分，包括经济学课程。通过外语要求获得学士学位，或者只需要再修12个科学学分就能获得学士学位。
View CoursesHave Credits to Transfer?
The option to transfer credits makes your program more affordable and can help you get on the job sooner. We allow up to135 credits from previous college courseworkto be transferred into EOU. All EOU majors require a minimum of 20 EOU credits.
To see how your credits will transfer, use ourTransfer Equivalency工具。
Career Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for economists in 2020 was $108,350.1The online Bachelor’s in Economics degree will help you prepare for this role, along with countless other professional opportunities.
Gain expert-level skills and embark on the pathway to career success with EOU Online.
Explore CareersProgram Outcomes
- Study critical, real-world cultural and social problems
- Conduct and report on original research
- Combine theory and practice
- Explore diverse topics of inquiry
- Translate skills to many future paths
- Work closely with faculty who are also professionals in the field
- Apply economic theory and tools
- Master the operation of the market system
“At any other college, a program like economics would be crowded and overwhelming. At EOU the material and professors are exceptional, which provides a platform for success. The class sizes are small and class interactions are consistent.”– Lena Richards, 2018; Economics; La Grande, Oregon
Tuition Details
We feature affordable tuition, especially when compared to similar universities. The total cost of your program (assuming no transfer credits) is $50,040. The cost per credit hour for EOU online courses is $278.* An additional $14.50 per credit hour will be applied to accounting, business, economics and marketing courses.
About 92 percent of online students benefit from financial aid and scholarships to cover part of these costs.
*Price reflects tuition for Oregon residents. Non-resident tuition is $320/credit hour. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information.
Per Term:基于18学分。一般竞争对手的成本是公立大学网站上对公立学校的估计。
Admission Requirements
- Online Application
- Application Fee
- Official Transcripts/GED Scores
- SAT/ACT Scores*
*Only needed for students transferring fewer than 30 credit hours, fewer than three years after high school graduation.
What It’s Like to Study Online
Earning your degree online at Eastern Oregon University is a great opportunity because there are no on-campus requirements. You will have access to the same professors, content and opportunities as on-campus students, only in a creative digital format. Our professors work on campus and are professionals and experts who are trained to deliver innovative, engaging online education.
Online ExperienceFrequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to a few frequently asked questions about this program.
Our economics faculty are well-versed in online teaching techniques. Two of their most popular tools are recorded Whiteboard lectures and video lectures. You will feel like you are actually in the classroom.
After securing your online bachelor’s in economics from EOU, you can work in many positions, such as upper management, law, federal government and nonprofits. With more education, you can even be a CEO.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an advanced degree is usually required to be an economist. However, some organizations, plus the federal government, offer entry-level positions for those with a bachelor’s degree.
目前，该项目不提供奖学金。Please consider the following options regarding finances:
- Complete theFAFSA®to determine financial aid eligibility. EOU’s FAFSA® code is 003193.
- Apply for aSallie Maeloan.
This program is offered both online and on campus. However, due to the lockstep nature of the program it is highly recommended that students select their desired modality and stick with it through the duration of their enrollment. If a change is necessary, they can work with an advisor. It is not considered a hybrid program because there is no required coursework on campus.
我们最近一次的虚拟开放日是在2021年2月10日。Feel free to watch themost recent virtual open house, and stay tuned for the next live event.
1Economists. April 9, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2021, fromhttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/economists.htm#tab-1