Applied Economics
About the Major
The Applied Economics major prepares you for a wide variety of careers in public policy and business analysis including finance, trade, environmental management and more.
The curriculum provides a strong background in economic theory and empirical methods. Students select an emphasis area related to their career goals.
Career Outcomes
Where do students work after graduation?
Where do students work after graduation?
| Job Title | Organization | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Account Manager | Secura Consultants | St. Louis Park, MN |
| Account Processor | North Risk Partners | Mendota Heights, MN |
| Account Support Rep | RBC Gateway | Minneapolis, MN |
| Accounting Coordinator | Agropour | Le Sueur, MN |
| Client Support Associate | Ameriprise Financial Inc | Minneapolis, MN |
| Financial Analyst | Ameriprise Financial Inc | Minneapolis, MN |
| Financial Analyst | Paster Properties | Minneapolis, MN |
| Groundskeeper | Serenity Farm | Watertown, MN |
| Personal Banker | U.S. Bank | Minneapolis, MN |
| Procurement Specialist | Upper Lakes Foods | Cloquet, MN |
| Programmatic Analyst | Haworth Marketing & Media Company | Minneapolis, MN |
Where do students continue education after graduation?
Where do students continue education after graduation?
| Program | School |
|---|---|
| Applied Economics & Management | Cornell University |
| Business Management | University of Minnesota Twin Cities |
| Computer Information System | Boston University |
| Public Policy | University of California Berkeley |
Where students interned and gained experience during school
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 5 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Analyst | Analysis Group |
| Associate Category Manager | Walgreens |
| Associate Operations Coordinator | C.H. Robinson |
| AVP - Commercial Associate | Bank of America |
| Business Analyst | Boston Scientific |
| Business Data Analyst | Integris |
| Business Development Manager | Catalyst Supply |
| Business Process Analyst | Boston Scientific |
| Business Process Dev Senior Analyst | Accenture |
| Client Services Analyst | Xpansiv |
| Clinical Business Manager | Emory University School of Medicine |
| Community Economic Development Promoter | Peace Corps |
| Construction Worker | Dutchtown Worker |
| Customer Relations Specialist | Western National Insurance |
| Customer Success Manager | YCharts |
| Estimating Manager | Estate Claim Services |
| Financial Professional | Equitable Advisors |
| Fiscal Officer | Des Moines Valley Health and Human Services |
| Indirect Procurement Buyer | Post Holdings |
| Infantry Officer | US Army |
| Inside Sales Representative | Siteimprove |
| Investment Operations Associate | Waycrosse |
| Key Account Manager | Guayaki Yerba Mate |
| Marketing Data Analyst | OptiMine Software, Inc |
| Pathways Operations Manager | Amazon |
| Product Generalist | McMaster-Carr |
| Project Manager | Turner and Townsend |
| Regulatory Analyst | DraftKings Inc. |
| Retail Operations Manager | Sodexo |
| Sales & Account Management | Aurora Energy Research |
| Sales Executive | Thomson Reuters |
| Senior Analyst | Mars |
| Senior Process Quality Analyst | Allianz Life |
| Senior Product Manager | MN Department of Employment & Economic Development |
| Senior Software Engineer | Target |
| Senior Solutions Specialist | Deloitte |
| Strategic Finance Lead | Capital Group |
| Strategy Consultant | Accenture |
| Supply Chain Specialist II | Rockler Companies |
| Trader Trainee | Viking Forest Products |
| Transportation Analyst | Donaldson |
| Wealth Analyst | Corient |
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
Where are alumni 10 years after graduation?
| Job Title | Employer |
|---|---|
| Account Credit Manager | John Deere |
| Associate Category Lead | Best Buy |
| Business Immigration Attorney | Jane Orgel P.C. |
| Business Intelligence Engineer | Amazon |
| Client Service Manager | Annex Wealth Manager |
| Data Engineer | University of Minnesota |
| Education Partnerships Account Manager | Committee for Children |
| Equity Analyst | Seeking Alpha |
| Financial Analyst | U.S. Bank |
| Financial Professional | Wells Fargo |
| Global Demand Planner | Medtronic |
| HRIS Technology Analyst | Xcel Energy |
| Inside Sales Representative | Hydrite |
| iOS Developer | Deloitte Digital |
| Key Account Manager | C.H. Robinson |
| Lead Data Analyst, Sales Strategy | Flex |
| National Sales Manager | Miller Milling Company |
| Premium Packing Platform Leader | P&G |
| Pricing Manager | Pulse |
| Principal Capabilities Product Manager | Boston Scientific |
| Principal Consultant | Verdant Associates |
| Revenue Growth Management Manager | PepsiCo |
| Senior Accountant | Excelsior Energy Capital |
| Senior Agricultural Economist | Farmer Mac |
| Senior Buyer | Illumina |
| Senior Buyer | Target |
| Senior Customer Success Specialist | Tennant Company |
| Senior Manager of Anaplan Solution Architect | Lime |
| Senior Manager of Enterprise Network Strategy | Target |
| Senior Sales Representative | W Hotels |
| SIOP Leader | Trane Technologies |
| Supply Planning Lead - Crop Nutrients | CHS |
| Vice President | United Musculoskeletal Partners |
| Vice President, Lead Financial Crimes Consultant | Wells Fargo |
| VP of Network Development | Astrana Health |
Full outcomes report including salary, locations, satisfaction, and more
Common Entry-Level Job Titles
- Assistant Policy Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Representative
- Consultant
- Credit Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Financial Analyst
- Insurance Underwriter
- Investment Coordinator
- Sales Representative
- Supply Chain Specialist
- Trading & Risk Analyst
Top Employers
- Agropur
- Allianz
- Ameriprise Financial
- Bank of America
- BMO Financial
- Bremer Bank
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Ecolab
- Thomson Reuters
- U.S. Bank
- UnitedHealth Group
- University of Minnesota
Types of Employers
- Agricultural business organizations
- Banks and financial institutions
- Consulting and wealth management firms
- Government agencies
- Healthcare
- Insurance companies
- Nonprofit agencies
- Research centers and universities
- Retail
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Additional Resources
In addition to these resources we recommend the following strategies to locate more information about careers related to your major:
- O*NET and Careerwise. These tools provide comprehensive information about a wide range of careers including typical duties, salaries, employment outlook, skills and interests.
- Locate professional associations related to your major or career interests by conducting a Google Search on “(Name of major/career area/industry) professional associations.” Try these keywords: economics, applied, business, analyst, financial, adviser, policy, supply chain
- Get involved in one of the many industry-related student groups on campus. These groups provide links to experiences, guest speakers, and discussion with like-minded students.
- Study Abroad Information for Applied Economics