Economics

Economics, the study of how humans allocate scarce resources among competing ends is the most important class a student can take. The reason this is true is because by studying economics students learn how to make decisions efficiently and optimally. This means in the best way possible. Economics is not just about money, it is about making choices.

There are 367 Economists employed in the Greater Houston Area. This number is expected to increase by 12.5% over the next four years.

• The estimated annual job openings is 25 jobs a year.
• Upon completion of a Graduate degree, the median salary for Economists is $54.73 hourly, $114,000 annually.

Some online programs may require up to 15% of their curriculum be taken in-person on one of HCC’s campuses.  Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.

Language Option Restrictions

Some online programs require students to participate in foreign language courses as part of the program’s required curriculum. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements and available language options. If you would like to take courses in a language that is not offered online, you would have to do so on campus.

Elective Course Restrictions

Some online programs may have a limited number of elective options available, based on which of the designated electives are currently offered online.  Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.

Required Course Restrictions

Some online programs may require students to participate in one or more campus-based courses as part of a given program’s required curriculum. Please contact your advisor for more information about specific program requirements.  

Potential Course Restrictions

Some online courses may have face-to-face requirements for exams, laboratory sessions, and other activities. Please review your course syllabus to determine if your online course has an on-campus laboratory or examination requirement.

Economics Field of Study (FOS) Curriculum

Field of Study Coursework:

Bachelor of Science Track:

• ECON 2301        Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECON 2302        Principles of Microeconomics
• MATH 2413        Calculus I

Choose one of the following courses:

• BUSI 2305        Business Statistics
• MATH 1342        Elementary Statistical Methods

Bachelor of Arts Track:

• ECON 2301        Principles of Macroeconomics
• ECON 2302        Principles of Microeconomics

Choose one of the following courses:

• MATH 1342        Elementary Statistical Methods
• MATH 2413        Calculus I

Fully Transferable: 

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has designated the Field of Study Curriculum courses as “fully transferable” to other public colleges and universities in Texas. Students planning on transferring to either private or out-of-state institutions should direct transfer questions to that college or university.  

For more information, refer to the HCC Catalog (https://www.hccs.edu/programs/catalog/ ) and Field of Study Curricula Approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board thecb.state.tx.us/institutional-resources-programs/public-universities-health-related-institutions/transfer-resources/field-of-study-curricula/