Earn Your Degree in Economics on-campus in La Grande, Oregon or Online at Eastern Oregon University.
Gain a deep, practical understanding of the economic and social forces shaping our world. Whether you choose our traditional on-campus experience in beautiful La Grande or our top-rated online program, EOU delivers the flexibility, depth, and one-on-one mentorship you need to influence change and launch a high-impact career in business, finance, public policy, or graduate research.
- Exceptional Earning Potential: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual salary of $124,720 for professional economists.
- Accelerated APEL Pathway: Earn up to a full year’s worth of upper-division credits in a single course through the Assessment of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).
- Real-World Rural Focus: Complete a supervised capstone project addressing vital modern issues like job creation, local economic development, and community sustainability.
Unpack the Forces Shaping Markets, Societies, Communities
Our curriculum is designed to help you explore critical global and local issues, from environmental sustainability and job creation to international financial markets—while developing the highly sought-after analytical mechanics necessary to drive strategic policy or corporate decisions.
Tailor Your Economics Degree to Match Your Goals:
- Choose Your Degree Type: Earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) by choosing focused science and mathematics courses, or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) by selecting foreign language requirements.
- Generous Transfer Credits: Seamlessly integrate up to 135 transfer credits from previous college coursework to lower your program duration and get on the job sooner.
- Supervised Faculty Mentorship: Collaborate closely with seasoned professors who have diverse professional backgrounds, guiding your research to match your personal interests.
- Flexible Pathways: Earn your degree online or on campus in La Grande, Oregon
- Total Credits: 180 Quarter Credits
- Average Completion Time: 2 to 4 Years (Highly transfer-friendly)
Core competencies
Develop a deep, fundamental understanding of market mechanisms, consumer behavior, national indicators, and fiscal policies.
Analyze, reduce, and interpret complex data structures using robust statistical methods, correlation, and regression models.
Examine job creation, economic development, and resource sustainability with a unique focus on challenges affecting rural communities.
Formulate authentic inquiries, gather reliable empirical evidence, and conduct original economic research under direct faculty supervision.
Apply advanced economic theory and modeling tools to solve real-world problems in business, public administration, or environmental policy.
Translate highly technical economic models, data, and policy insights into clear, persuasive, and actionable executive proposals.
LEARNING OPTIONS & DELIVERY MODALITIES
In-Person (La Grande)
The Mountaineer Experience
Experience an engaging, student-centered campus community in the beautiful Grande Ronde Valley. Perfect for students seeking traditional classroom debates and face-to-face peer groups.
Highlights: • Small class sizes with personalized instructor feedback.• Direct access to campus libraries, research labs, and regional networks.• Participate in EOU’s on-campus clubs and quarterly speaker events.
Online
Uncompromising Flexibility
Highlights: • No on-campus requirements — study where and when it’s best for you.• Identical curriculum, assignments, and credentialing as on-campus programs.• Full access to EOU’s online advising, library resources, and tutoring centers.
Maximize Your Prior Credits
Turn your previous college coursework or Associate degree into a powerful, career-accelerating bachelor’s degree at EOU.
Highlights: • Flexible transfer policy — EOU accepts up to 135 credits from other institutions. • Seamlessly integrate previous credits. • Personalized advisor support to build a fast-track completion plan. • Accelerate your timeline to save money and enter the job market sooner.
Learn from Experienced Economics Scholars & Researchers
At EOU, our economics classes are led by full-time, published faculty who are deeply invested in your personal and professional development. They are not only experts in economic theory but are also trained specifically in delivering innovative, engaging online education.
Because we maintain a highly personal, student-centered department, you will benefit from one-on-one advising, direct capstone mentorship, and collaborative research opportunities. Our professors are dedicated to helping you map your coursework to your career trajectory.
Can prepare you for…
Master of Business Administration
Ready to Master the Forces Driving Our Global Future?
Join the EOU family and start building a lucrative, high-impact career in economics.
