If you're interested in economics, you can choose from the following majors:
- Economics
- Mathematical Economics
- Environmental Economics
It is also possible to pursue economics as a minor program of study. Approximately 15 percent of Colgate graduates choose to major or minor in economics.
Our curriculum covers topics ranging from decision making by consumers and firms, to the functioning and role of markets, to the evaluation of public policy at both the micro and macro levels. Economics is one of the larger departments at Colgate both in terms of faculty and student enrollment.
Our world-class faculty are committed teachers who are also actively engaged in research and scholarship. Our faculty regularly engage undergraduate students like you in graduate-level research. You may find research opportunities in the year-long
honors program, a summer research assistantship, or a senior seminar (which all students are required to take). Several economics faculty members have published journal articles with their students.
Another of our signature programs is the
London Economics Study Group. Faculty members in the department take turns leading a group of our strongest economics students to London each year, typically during the student’s junior year. Many other economics students also
study off campus through other programs.
Our graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, law, business, public administration, and other fields. Many also receive graduate degrees at some point in their career.