A degree in Economics offers students a wide range of possible educational and career opportunities after Whittier College.
Our graduates have gone on to pursue JD, MBA, and graduate and doctorate degrees in fields such as economics, mathematics, international relations, sociology, economics, health administration, financial engineering, and geology.
Colleges and universities attended include:
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- California State University, Fullerton
- Claremont Graduate University
- Cornell University
- Johns Hopkins University
- London School of Economics
- Loyola University
- Pantheon Sorbonne
- Southwestern Law School
- University of Arizona
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Chicago
- University of Houston
- University of Manchester
- University of Southern California
- Western State College of Law
- William and Mary College
Graduates who enter the professional arena have taken jobs with consulting firms, major corporations, in retail, management, banking, the health sector, and for government agencies both in the U.S. and overseas.
See what our alumni are up to
Ben Barchey ’09
Regional Vice President
Sammons Retirement Solutions
"As an alumnus, I am still learning and growing. I continue to seek experiences and strong relationships that help me gain a better understanding of life. I advise you to chase what you are passionate about and the rest will figure itself out!" Read more.
Alex Tallarida ’10
Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (NY)
"I interned for Tenet Healthcare during my sophomore, junior, and senior years. These internships changed my outlook on why I was going to school and enabled me to tailor my education to best suit my career goals." Read more.
