The Economics Major

Our convenient Southern Maryland location is the best place to major in economics

Close to both Washington D.C. and Baltimore, St. Mary’s College provides the best opportunity for economic majors to get engaging internships. In addition, our rigorous course selection makes this economic program one of the most challenging. Supportive faculty work closely with students in small classes. Ready to explore the world? You can even earn your degree while studying abroad in another country.

Planning Your Degree

The following model is suggested as a possible basic program to satisfy requirements for the major in economics:

First Year:
ECON 102 and ECON 103 and the Core Curriculum requirement in Mathematics
Second Year:
200-level courses in the major requirements and one upper-level course in the major
Third Year:
Two or three 300-level courses in economics
Fourth Year:
Two or three 300- or 400-level

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