Bachelor in Economics (Bachelor's)

Students at Allegheny College shape their education around their interests and build connections through campus life in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Professors can serve as research mentors and career advisers. Campus tours and open-house events are available on campus and online, giving prospective students more than one way to experience the college.

Academic life follows a liberal arts model that encourages students to major and minor in different academic areas. This structure supports combinations across fields and reflects the college’s focus on individual interests. Guaranteed research and hands-on learning opportunities help students develop skills valued by employers and graduate schools. For the class of 2025, 98% of graduates were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months. Of that class, 57% began careers, 36% entered graduate or professional school, and 5% joined service or military programs.

International applicants can apply through the Allegheny portal, Apply Coalition, or the Common Application. Each route is free, and applications receive equal evaluation with the same questions and essay options. ACT and SAT scores are not required. Admissions counselors provide application and financial-aid guidance, while more than 90% of Allegheny students receive some form of financial assistance. The college has appeared in The Princeton Review’s annual “The Best Colleges” publication since 2004.

The Economics programme at Allegheny College emphasizes analytical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making through coursework in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory. Students apply economic models to real-world problems using data analysis and research methods. They engage in practical experiences such as internships, research projects, and business competitions. The curriculum integrates liberal arts principles with professional skill development in economic inquiry and policy evaluation.

Focus areas include Development Economics, Finance, International Economics, Law & Economics, Marketing, Money & Banking.

The major requires 48 credits, distributed across foundational courses, theory and statistics, field courses, and a year-long Senior Project. The Senior Project serves as the capstone experience, requiring independent research under faculty supervision.

Graduates enter roles such as relationship managers, procurement specialists, and organizational excellence officers in finance, consulting, and healthcare sectors.

Applicants must meet general college admission requirements. No specific prerequisites for the Economics major are listed. Submission of high school transcripts and standardized test scores is required.

The programme totals about 48 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 59% of applicants.