Bachelor in Economics (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Economics (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $60,880..

This programme is designed for students interested in analyzing economic systems and societal challenges through diverse theoretical lenses. It examines topics such as economic efficiency, growth, justice, power, and environmental impact. Students engage with both traditional and nontraditional perspectives in economic theory. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking and real-world application of economic principles.

The economics major requires 11 courses. No thesis or capstone is required. Coursework covers core economic theory, policy analysis, and applied economics.

Graduates pursue roles in financial services, government agencies, international organizations, and consulting firms.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Submit official transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement.

On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 43% of applicants.

Dickinson College’s campus sits close to downtown Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with dining, shopping, local businesses and volunteer opportunities within easy reach. Students can explore nature on the Appalachian Trail and travel to Harrisburg, New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia or Baltimore. Community, friendships, activities and support are part of campus life, with professors who make time for students and a college where students are known, mentored and challenged. Dickinson’s history reaches back to 1783, and it was one of the first carbon-neutral colleges in the country.

Dickinson’s flexible liberal-arts and sciences approach lets students explore different academic paths while developing critical thinking, adaptability and a global perspective. Learning extends beyond classes through internships, fieldwork, research, networking and career development. The Burgess Institute for the Global Economy offers business and finance experiences to students from every major, including affiliated courses, industry events, executives in residence, alumni mentoring, off-campus excursions, workshops and access to Bloomberg terminals. Students can follow guided pathways in business and finance, data and technology, nonprofits and other fields. International experience is a substantial part of the college’s culture: 60% of students study abroad in more than 35 countries. Global and domestic educational experiences connect academic interests with community health, technology innovation and environmental sustainability, while intercultural skills form part of professional preparation.