Bachelor's in Economics, BA or BSBA

For Bachelor's in Economics, BA or BSBA, tuition is 49,466 USD per year.

This program offers two bachelor's degree options, the B.A. and the B.S.B.A. in Economics, designed to build an analytical mindset for understanding the world. The B.A. allows for complementary majors or minors, while the B.S.B.A. integrates business fundamentals and data analytics. Students learn to analyze economic principles and their applications to shape laws, institutions, and business operations.

Focus areas include Labor economics, Natural resource economics, Banking, International trade, Development economics, Environmental economics.

The program requires 120 total credits, with 39-75 credits dedicated to the major, culminating in a capstone research project.

Graduates are equipped for careers in business, law, government, and policy, utilizing quantitative skills and data-rooted insights.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 64% of applicants.

Drake University places students in Des Moines, a city with connections to the arts, business, politics, and food. The campus offers an open environment for students who want to begin with a clear academic interest or take time to discover a direction. Hands-on experiences, leadership opportunities, and support designed to help students gain their footing are part of the Drake experience.

Academic options span more than 150 programs across seven colleges and schools. Faculty help students connect classroom learning with research, internships, and other practical experiences. Personalized mentorship is central to the student experience, with faculty available to support students as they work toward their goals. Global perspectives are integrated into campus life through learning alongside students from around the world and opportunities on campus and across the globe.

Community service is also part of learning at Drake. Students, faculty, and staff contribute more than 230,000 hours each year through volunteer work, outreach, and pro-bono service in the Des Moines community. International students can expect a setting that links academic study with local engagement and global perspectives, while the city provides access to cultural, civic, business, and culinary experiences beyond campus.