Bachelor of Arts in Economics

Tuition fees are 36,300 USD per year.

The Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Hendrix College teaches students how individuals, institutions, and societies allocate resources and make decisions. Through microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative methods, and applied analysis, students examine markets, public policy, and economic development. The program emphasizes critical thinking, data analysis, and ethical reasoning, integrated with experiential learning and career readiness from the first year.

Graduates are prepared for careers as Data Analysts, Financial Analysts, Budget Analysts, Economic Consultants, and Market Research Analysts in industries such as E-commerce, Retail, Energy, and Manufacturing.

On-campus, full-time, typical duration of four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 53% of applicants.

Professional preparation is woven into Hendrix’s liberal arts curriculum. Students choose from 30 majors, including interdisciplinary degrees and pre-professional programs, and 33 minors. Coursework develops critical thinking, teamwork, and communication alongside subject knowledge. Every student can complete a co-op, a full-time, semester-long professional work experience that connects classroom learning with practical preparation. Academic advisors and career counselors work together with students to explore options, set goals, and stay on track.

Hendrix’s campus includes laboratories, classrooms, theatres, gyms, and the Windgate Museum of Art, which presents exhibitions, educational programs, and social activities. The Wellness and Athletics Center includes an aquatics center, an indoor track, and yoga facilities, with community memberships available. More than half of students compete on 21 varsity teams, and over 70 clubs and organizations offer additional ways to build leadership skills and professional connections.

Conway has 60,000 residents and three college campuses, providing the amenities of a college town within a small-town setting. Little Rock, Arkansas’s capital and largest city, is 30 miles away. Students can also reach the Arkansas River Trail, Petit Jean State Park, and Cadron Settlement Park for outdoor activities. Campus traditions include Shirttails, an annual dance-off, and birthday celebrations in The Caf. International students will find a personal campus environment, structured advising, accessible career preparation, and an alumni community active across the world.