Department of Economics

Do you want to work as a consultant at PwC, or a data scientist at Google? Perhaps you are considering a Ph.D. in economics from a top university?

With a degree in Economics you can join fellow graduates at companies like Apple, Google, PwC, and Ernst & Young as an analyst in finance, transfer pricing or data science. You may also pursue Ph.D. degrees at leading universities to become professors or economists.

Discover where our graduates are hired professionally and placed academically.

Undergraduate Programs

At the undergraduate level, we offer both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Sciences degrees, as well as an Economics minor. The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree is designed for those who plan to study economics at the graduate level, or to find jobs working as an economist or in closely related fields. Starting Fall 2022, the Economics B.S. Program is classified as a STEM major. An economics minor is a great addition for any major.

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

At the graduate level, we offer an MA program in Economics, with an optional concentration in Applied Economics. Because we offer a terminal Masters degree program, we are uniquely equipped to prepare students to face the business world. Our MA program allows you and your academic advisor to tailor a course of study to fits your need, and our MA program in Applied Economics is custom tailored to prepare you for applied careers.

Graduate Programs

Admitted Spartan Day

Please join us for Admitted Spartan Day in the Spring! Learn about campus resources, take a tour, and more! More information is coming for Admitted Spartan Day 2025.

Faculty and Staff

Visit the Economics faculty and staff page which includes the econ directory for contact info, faculty office hours and links to their web page (if available). You will also find links to faculty publications and the Faculty in the News page

Degrees

The Department of Economics administers undergraduate minors and majors B.A., B.S. degrees, plus graduate level academic programs leading to M.A., M.A. Applied degrees.

Student Resources

A variety of resources for current students including advising information, forms, course syllabi, course schedules, and more.

Opportunities

The Economics Department is proud to offer several opportunities for students to: engage in research or teaching projects, earn credit for work in an economic-related field through internships, or travel to professional and academic conferences. Learn about our programs, including scholarships, awards and honors.

Events

Students at San José State University also have the opportunity to participate in research Economic Workshops and seminars, as well as attend our Provocative Lecture Series

Faculty holding a SEEL banner on the day the lab opened.

SEEL Econ Lab

The Spartan Experimental Economics Lab (SEEL) at San José State University is a state-of-the-art lab committed to the rigorous exploration of a diverse set of economic and social sciences topics.