Bachelor in Economics (Bachelor's)

King’s College has 1,945 undergraduate and graduate students, with 60% living on campus. Student life includes more than 40 clubs and organizations, 28 NCAA Division III teams, nine intramural and club sports, theatre, choir, and art exhibitions. Students also complete more than 100,000 annual hours of service, with three annual SERVE trips in the United States and abroad. The college welcomes students of all faiths and backgrounds.

Founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross from the University of Notre Dame, King’s combines Catholic education with more than 70 academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and certificate options. Programs span business, accounting, biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, athletic training, genetic counseling, and other fields. Classes average 15 students in major programs and 22 in the CORE curriculum. The full-time faculty-to-student ratio is 13:1, 92% of faculty have a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree, and 61% hold tenure.

The campus has seven residential facilities, four on-campus restaurants, the George P. Maffei II Theatre, and the Widmann Art Gallery. Wilkes-Barre is a small city with restaurants, arts and sports venues, parks, trails, and slopes, with access to Philadelphia and Trenton in about two hours and New York City and Baltimore in about three. King’s offers study-abroad programs in 40 countries. International applicants should review the application requirements for their applicant category, including transcript submission and available testing options.

The B.A. in Economics at King's College emphasizes theoretical foundations and practical application of economic principles. Students develop analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills through coursework grounded in real-world economic challenges. The program integrates ethical considerations and cross-cultural awareness into its curriculum. It supports interdisciplinary learning and experiential opportunities through internships and research.

Focus areas include Quantitative Track, Social Economics Track, Foundational Track.

The degree requires a total of 120 credits, with core economics courses, mathematics requirements, and track-specific coursework. Students complete a major in economics with options to pursue double majors and independent studies.

Graduates enter roles such as financial analyst, economic researcher, policy advisor, and data analyst in government, financial institutions, consulting firms, and non-profit organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required documents include official transcripts and a completed application. International students must submit English proficiency scores.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year program. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 93% of applicants.