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University of Toledo Economics Program

The University of Toledo's Economics program is designed to deliver data-driven solutions for commerce and business. As a Rocket in the Department of Economics, students gain mastery of the financial systems that shape the world.

Overview

Through hands-on research and expert faculty support, the program prepares students to excel in their career plans or graduate school goals. The program challenges students to analyze data and interpret market trends for optimal decision-making strategies across industries like finance, data analytics, technology, law, and government.

Top Reasons to Study Economics

• Exclusive scholarships and support for economics majors, including the Shapiro Scholarship, which is automatically awarded to first-year students who declare an economics major.
• Valuable undergraduate research experience, with opportunities to engage in individualized research with economics faculty members and qualify for funding to present results at conferences.
• Strong job placements, with alumni securing successful careers in various fields, such as economist at JPMorganChase, pricing analyst at Formica Corporation, and data analyst at the City of Toledo.
• Combined bachelors and masters degree program, allowing students to accelerate their undergraduate to graduate school completion and get a head start on earning their masters degree in economics.

Career Opportunities

UToledo Economics graduates have analytical skills, strong quantitative backgrounds, and excellent communication skills, making them suitable for a wide variety of jobs in many fields, including:

• Business analyst
• Data scientist
• Financial analyst
• Health economist
• Journalist
• Legal consultant
• Marketing director
• Senior incentives supervisor

Hands-on Learning Opportunities

The program offers various hands-on learning opportunities, including:

• Internships, which provide practical experience, help build resumes, refine skills, and cultivate contacts.
• Research opportunities, with the Office of Undergraduate Research connecting students to faculty mentors and projects, helping find funding, and presenting research at conferences.
• Study Abroad programs, which allow students to travel, experience new cultures, and meet new people while earning college credit.
• On-campus and part-time jobs, which help students learn skills, build resumes, and earn money.
• Student organizations, which provide opportunities to make friends, build resumes, network, be a leader, serve the community, and have fun.

Tuition and Scholarships

Most new students don't pay full price, with 94% of new UToledo students receiving scholarships or other state and federal aid. The average cost for full-time students varies by college, program, and other options.

Honors College

The Jesup Scott Honors College offers the best and brightest students the resources and opportunities needed to unlock their fullest potential. Honors students take unique Honors classes, complete an Honors thesis or capstone project, and earn the Honors medallion at graduation. The Honors College provides a community of academically gifted students, special academic, cultural, and professional development opportunities, and exclusive housing options.

Benefits of Honors College

The Honors College provides a community of academically gifted students from all majors on campus, with benefits including:

• Unique Honors classes taught by dedicated Honors faculty
• Completion of an Honors thesis or capstone project in their major
• Earning the Honors medallion at graduation
• Special academic, cultural, and professional development opportunities
• Exclusive housing options in the Honors Academic Village or President's Hall