Department of Economics and Finance
The Economics and Finance Department in UALR’s College of Business offers both an Economics major and a Finance major, as well as minors in Economics, Finance, Personal Finance, and Real Estate.
The Economics major prepares students for careers in industry, financial services or government, and for graduate study in law, business, and economics. For more examples of career opportunities for economics majors, check out Economics for College Students.
Students majoring in Finance develop the strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills necessary for success in today’s global business environment. UALR’s Finance graduates are extremely successful on the Series 7 exam and on other professional exams necessary for a career in finance.
The Bottom Line: Average Starting Salary Offers to Inexperienced Bachelor’s Degree Recipients by Curriculum, Summer 2007
| Baccalaureate Curriculum | Salary |
| Chemical Engineering | $59,361 |
| Electrical/electronics Engineering | $55,292 |
| Computer Science | $53,396 |
| Civil Engineering | $48,509 |
| Economics | $48,483 |
| Finance | $47,239 |
| Accounting | $46,718 |
| Business Administration/Management | $43,701 |
| Chemistry | $41,506 |
| Marketing | $40,161 |
| Biological/Life Sciences | $34,953 |
| History | $33,768 |
| Sociology | $32,033 |
| Psychology | $31,631 |
Source: Nathan E. Bell, Nicole M. Di Fabio, and Lisa M. Frehill, “Salaries of Scientists, Engineers and Technicians: A Summary of Salary Surveys.” The Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology (CPSTWashington, DC 2007)