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Economics and Quantitative Economics



Economics and Quantitative Economics

At Dickinson, economics majors learn to think creatively and deeply about some of the most important economic concerns facing the world. There are two majors supported by the Department of Economics: economics and quantitative economics.

Economics

The 11-course economics major explores economics from a variety of traditional and nontraditional theoretical perspectives to address issues of economic efficiency, economic growth, social justice, power, individual freedom, discrimination, cultural values and environmental destruction.

Quantitative Economics

The 13-course quantitative economics major allows students to graduate with a STEM degree by focusing attention on econometric and mathematical modeling of economic issues. International students graduating with STEM-eligible degrees have the option of staying in the U.S. for three years after graduating.

Contact Info

Co-Chair

Edward McPhailProfessor of Economics

Co-Chair

David ComminsProfessor of History

Staff

Shane GleasonDepartment Coordinator

Phone

717-245-1381

Fax

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Location

Room 120, Althouse Hall Mailing Address

Department Features



Student Outcomes

Where Our Students Go From Here

Jobs

  • Bank of America Merrill Lynch
  • Deutsche Bank
  • Ernst & Young
  • Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
  • United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
  • Vanguard
  • Citibank
  • Epic Systems
  • HSBC Global Markets Sales & Trading
  • Seagate Technology
  • U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.
  • Wedbush Securities

Graduate Schools

  • American University
  • Boston University 
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Columbia University
  • Cornell University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Miami University (Ohio)
  • Michigan State University
  • University of California, Irvine
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Maryland
  • Yale University
Where Our Students Have Interned
  • American Enterprise Institute
  • An Phat Holdings
  • Association of American Medical Colleges
  • Cumberland County Courthouse
  • Deloitte-Vietnam
  • Global Vision International (GVI)
  • Investure
  • National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  • SPG Capital
  • Verisk Analytics
  • Wells Fargo Advisors
  • York County Economic Alliance

Student Perspective

"I chose Dickinson because I wanted a college where I could continue my athletic career, while being in an environment where I was also challenged academically. Dickinson was the perfect place for me to fill both of those needs. Also, the extensive study-abroad opportunities really set Dickinson apart from other liberal-arts colleges."

— Shane Mundorf ’25 


Department News

Baseball and Business: A Winning Double Play

Baseball and Business: A Winning Double Play

After completing two summer internships at Capital One, student-athlete Chase Weller ’25 began senior year with a job offer in hand.

Burgess Institute Site Visit: Exploring Careers in Consumer Goods

Burgess Institute Site Visit: Exploring Careers in Consumer Goods

Utz Brands CEO Howard Friedman '92 gives students an inside look at the Utz factory and an inside look at the business behind the snack powerhouse.

Students Attend NABA Conference at Howard University

Students Attend NABA Conference at Howard University

Students from majors across the academic spectrum attend career-focused National Association of Black Accountants event.

Conferences and Community

Conferences and Community

“The support I've received and the relationships I've made are invaluable.” Meet Matt Torres 25 an economics major, student-athlete, Admissions Fellow and tour guide.

Dickinson Hosts Conference on Household Economics in Developing Countries

Dickinson Hosts Conference on Household Economics in Developing Countries

Economists from the World Bank and universities across the country attend a two-day workshop organized by Dickinson's Department of Economics.

Princeton Economist to Discuss Boosting Human Capital in Africa

Princeton Economist to Discuss Boosting Human Capital in Africa

A changing climate poses growing challenges, particularly in lower-income countries. Boosting Africa's human capital is key, says Princeton University's Pascaline Dupas, who visits Dickinson Sept. 19.