Where Can an Economics Degree Take You?
An economics degree prepares you to analyze data, understand complex challenges and make informed decisions across a wide range of careers. Meet some of our University of Nebraska–Lincoln economics alumni. Their careers offer real examples of where your interests and an economics education can lead.
They were examining the gender wage gap, something I feel strongly about. I had only seen economics through a qualitative lens of theories and concepts rather than the research that goes behind it. Working on a project that dealt with something prominent in politics helped me figure out the rest of my future.
— Kennedy Johnston, '22, Ph.D. Candidate at Texas A&M University
I was originally drawn to getting an economics degree due to its wide applicability in many areas. Originally, I did not know what I wanted to do. With this major, I had the possibility of working in finance, management or even research. After graduation, I hope to work more in renewable energy. I have found my passion in renewable energy research and policy implementation. There are a few graduate programs I am looking at, but I am excited to take a gap year to find out what options lie ahead.
— Aaryan Naik, '24, Energy Resource Developer at NMPP Energy
