Internships & Careers

A background in economics prepares you for a career in international relations, finance, government, or public policy. Economics is a well-paying profession, and as economic issues continue to resonate on a global scale, the demand for experts in the field will only increase.

Undergraduate Students

Internships

Academic and non-credit internships are available, and both the Economics Department and the Career Development Center can help you find an internship. Recently, our students have worked as interns at the Massachusetts State House and the Women's Foundation of Massachusetts . 

Careers

Economics majors often choose to pursue careers in business, but the major also provides excellent preparation for success in government, law, technology, and nonprofits, as well as graduate study. Recent graduates are working at:

  • Charles River Associates, an economic consulting firm
  • Collette, a guided travel company
  • Deerpath Capital, a private credit investment firm
  • GFT, a global technology consulting firm
  • Goldman Sachs, an investment bank
  • Suffolk Construction, a construction management company
  • TriNet, an HR solutions provider
  • Wellington Management, an investment management firm