Study BA in Economics at American University - Shorelight in the USA, College of Arts and Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Department of Economics at American University prepares graduates to find answers to the important economic questions that face our global society, understanding economic problems in their domestic and international contexts. The university’s location in Washington, DC assists students and graduates in obtaining employment and internships in leading economic institutions, including the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, research institutes, and the treasury, labor, and commerce departments. Economic majors are also in high demand in positions across the corporate world and legal profession based on the critical thinking and analytical skills they develop during college. The median starting salary for new bachelor's of economics graduates in DC is 57,000 according to PayScale.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$59,016.00 per year

Housing Rates- Single- 14700 Academic Year Total

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Main Campus

4801 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 532,

Washington DC,

Washington,

20016, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Please have your academic records from each secondary school you attended for the U.S. equivalent of 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades sent directly from those schools to American University in sealed envelopes or via the Common Application. Students who study in 3-year secondary school systems only need to provide transcripts for those three years.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.