Economic Sciences 

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

School of Economic Sciences

Using rigorous methods of analysis, you’ll learn how the decision making of consumers and businesses, the ability of markets to allocate resources, and the impact of government policy affects the economy. 

Campuses:

  • Global Campus (Online)
  • Pullman

Degree Types:

  • Bachelor's
  • Doctorate
  • Master's
  • Minor

Highlights

  • Learn economic systems in a rigorous, flexible study of basic problem solving and data analytical methods 
  • Make valuable internship and career connections through WSU’s active network of faculty, alumni, and business professionals 
  • Participate in undergraduate research guided by renowned faculty 

Specializations

Agricultural Economics focuses on economic issues related to food and fiber supply and demand and the natural resource base that supports agricultural production.   

Business Economics trains you to use economic concepts to better understand the management, marketing, labor, and finance problems faced by businesses operating in a market system.    

Economics, Policy and Law teaches you the analytical skills used in law school and policymaking including those relevant in tax, law, regulation, program, and policy arenas.  

Environmental and Resource Economics trains you to make decisions while weighing the trade-offs between protecting, restoring, developing, and allocating natural resources. 

Financial Markets provides you with analytical and quantitative training in the overlap between economics and finance.  

International Economics and Development provides you with an understanding of how policies, institutions and endowments influence physical, human, and natural capital accumulation which leads to the emergence of poor and rich communities and countries.  Quantitative Economics gives you the skills to understand and use more advanced statistical and mathematical models, preparing you for careers involving data analytics or for advanced degrees. 

Career

With an Economic Sciences degree, you can work in: 

  • Agribusiness and food business management 
  • Alternative energy policy 
  • Business and economic forecasting 
  • Consumer behavior 
  • Environmental damage assessment and management 
  • Labor market analysis 
  • Policy and law 
  • Water resource management 

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center. 

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Degree Options

Economic Sciences

  • Pullman
  • Global Campus (Online)

Agribusiness Economics

  • Pullman

Business Economics

  • Pullman

Economics Minor

  • Pullman

Environmental and Resource Economics and Management

  • Pullman

Sustainable Development

  • Pullman

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