Program Advantage

Welcome to the Department of Economics!

As we enter the new decade, the U.S. and indeed, the entire world are enmeshed in a global economic transition, unprecedented since the Great Depression. It is, in all respects, an exciting and historic time to study economics!

• Personal Enrichment and High Salaries

  In addition to providing personal enrichment, degrees in Economics also carry market value: nationally, the average starting salary for those with Bachelor's degrees in Economics is $52,495 (National Association of Colleges and Employers, Spring 2008).

• Dynamic Programs

  The Department of Economics at Wright State offers three degree programs for those seeking to gain an understanding of economics and expertise in economic analysis: a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics, a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and a unique, one-year, evenings-only Master of Science degree in Social and Applied Economics. These dynamic programs are constantly being updated; new courses recently introduced at the graduate and undergraduate levels include Economics of Innovation, Economics of Diversity, and Gender and Economic Policy in International Comparison. Details about the programs are available on line at http://www.wright.edu/business/acad/econ/.

• Faculty with Strong Regional, National and International Connections

  Our students benefit from faculty members with strong ties to the regional, national, and international communities. The faculty are frequently called upon by local media—newspapers, radio and television stations—and community groups to provide insight into economic events, and they often collaborate on economic development projects in the region. Many of our faculty have lived, taught, and/or conducted research in countries overseas, including Vietnam, India, Bulgaria, China, Japan, Taiwan, and Italy.

• Diverse Career Opportunities

  As a consequence of our strong programs and outstanding faculty, our students are well-positioned to take advantage of internships and career opportunities with businesses, governments, and non-profit agencies. Some of our recent graduates have accepted positions with Dayton Power & Light, the Dayton Development Coalition, Mead Westvaco, the Service Employees International Union, and Georgetown University Medical School. Others have pursued further study at the doctoral level, at institutions such as the University of Chicago, Colorado State, and West Virginia University.

• For more information on the Economics programs offered, please contact me at (937) 775-3070 or Dr. Thomas Traynor, Department Chair Thomas.Traynor@wright.edu.