Are economists in demand?

A person with an economics degree will find that they are employable in many areas, regardless of the specific industry that they may work in. There is strong demand for graduates with knowledge of economics throughout the global labor market.

Additionally, economics is a widely transferable analytical and problem-solving skillset that economics students can find careers that use their degree in extremely wide-ranging and diverse.

Common career paths for economics graduates include:

• Economist

• Financial risk analyst

• Data analyst

• Financial planner

• Accountant

• Economic researcher

• Financial consultant

• Investment analyst

• Actuary

• Public sector roles

While some choose to continue studying economics at the graduate level (e.g., a master's degree in economics), this is not necessary to find a good graduate job. However, people who want to work in highly specialized roles, such as professional economists, should pursue advanced education.