Bachelor in Economics (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Economics (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time undergraduate students., and the deadline to apply for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026.

Graduates are qualified to work as economists, policy analysts, or financial analysts in business, government, or nonprofit sectors. The programme combines economic theory with practical skills in quantitative analysis and ethical decision-making. Students engage in hands-on learning through internships, research, and the International Business Institute. The curriculum integrates Christian values into the study of markets and social institutions.

Focus areas include Public policy, Financial analysis, Global economics, Microfinance, Business ethics, Economic development.

The B.S. in Economics requires 120 credits, distributed across core economics courses, mathematics and statistics, and experiential learning components including internships and the International Business Institute.

Graduates enter roles such as policy analyst, financial analyst, credit analyst, or economist in government, finance, or nonprofit organizations.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and standardized test scores is expected.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Messiah University’s identity is rooted in Christian community and the conviction that faith should shape academic and student life. Its motto, “Christ Preeminent,” guides the university’s approach to education, with values that include sharpening intellect, deepening Christian faith and inspiring action. The institution has grown into a private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, serving 3,454 undergraduate and graduate students.

Academic options span more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 150 undergraduate and pre-professional degree options and more than 20 graduate degree and certificate programs. Areas of study are organized across interests and career fields. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program connects classroom learning, clinical expertise, scholarship and professional development. Faculty research and continuing education also extend into international clinical communities, including advanced manual therapy teaching in Rome.

The university’s 375-acre campus is in Mechanicsburg, in central Pennsylvania, and provides an active residential setting shaped by Christian community. Average class size is 20, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. International students should expect faith to be integrated into academic programs and daily experience, alongside opportunities for service, athletics and campus involvement. Students come from 33 states and 23 countries, adding an international dimension to campus life.