Economics

WPI graduates in Economics pursue diverse career opportunities in Arts & Sciences.

WPI graduates in Economics pursue careers as Engineer, Analyst, Researcher, and similar roles at leading organizations such as Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, McKinsey & Company, among others.

Through WPI's project-based curriculum, Economics students work on real-world applications including "Demand and speculation in the commodities market" and "A Study in Maritime Piracy", developing hands-on experience that prepares them for professional success.

Sample Companies that have Hired WPI Economics Graduates

Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
World Bank
International Monetary Fund
McKinsey & Company
Boston Consulting Group
Goldman Sachs
JPMorgan Chase
BlackRock
State Street
Fidelity Investments
Amazon
Google
Microsoft

Sample Graduate Schools

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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Sample Job Titles:
Engineer
Analyst
Researcher
Project Manager
Consultant
Designer
Specialist
Coordinator
Developer
Scientist

Program Tracking Sheets

The Program Tracking Sheets help WPI students to plan and track progress toward their degree. Academic Advising has created tracking sheets for each major and graduation year.

Career Outcomes & Salary Data

The Career Development Center (CDC) has compiled a list of resources to help you learn about salary expectations and companies that have hired recent graduates, including the Post-Graduation Report for WPI's most recent graduating class.