International Economics
A program that focuses on the systematic study and analysis of international commercial behavior and trade policy. Includes instruction in international trade theory, tariffs and quotas, commercial policy, trade factor flows, international finance and investment, currency regulation and trade exchange rates and markets, international trade negotiation, and international payments and accounting policy.
- Schools offering
- 28
- Annual completions
- 169
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $84k
About this major
A program that focuses on the systematic study and analysis of international commercial behavior and trade policy. Includes instruction in international trade theory, tariffs and quotas, commercial policy, trade factor flows, international finance and investment, currency regulation and trade exchange rates and markets, international trade negotiation, and international payments and accounting policy.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Economists | $115k | +1.2% | Master's degree |
| Economics teachers, postsecondary | $120k | +2.1% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$84k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$59k
Bachelor's
$84k
Top colleges for International Economics
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | 0 | 121 | 121 |
| University of California-Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Salve Regina University | Newport, RI | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Austin College | Sherman, TX | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Carthage College | Kenosha, WI | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| University of West Georgia | Carrollton, GA | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| St Catherine University | Saint Paul, MN | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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