The Economics & Language major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Sciences, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Sciences, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Managers, All Other SOC: 11-9199 Occupation: Managers, All Other | $136,550 | 630,980 | N/A | N/A |
Economists SOC: 19-3011 Occupation: Economists | $115,440 | 15,880 | N/A | N/A |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other SOC: 19-3099 Occupation: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $100,340 | 36,970 | N/A | N/A |
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1062 Occupation: Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,290 | 11,430 | N/A | N/A |
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1063 Occupation: Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $119,980 | 12,420 | N/A | N/A |
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1124 Occupation: Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,010 | 21,170 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,980 | 12,420 |
| 2023 | $115,300 | 12,210 |
| 2022 | $103,930 | 11,640 |
| 2021 | $104,940 | 11,790 |
| 2020 | $107,260 | 13,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,010 | 21,170 |
| 2023 | $78,760 | 20,820 |
| 2022 | $76,030 | 19,520 |
| 2021 | $77,030 | 19,640 |
| 2020 | $69,920 | 22,790 |