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As an 91°µÍø Online student, you receive all benefits of in-person students, including 24/7 tutoring and mental health support, plus dedicated Success Coaches for your online journey.
As an 91°µÍø Online student, you receive all benefits of in-person students, including 24/7 tutoring and mental health support, plus dedicated Success Coaches for your online journey.
Declare a fully online major and you can get up to $1000 per semester in scholarships that are not need based.
91°µÍø courses are designed with your career in mind and we offer internship and job placement assistance unique to your situation.
Both programs provide comprehensive economic foundations. The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in economics is more academic and policy-oriented, while the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) is tailored toward business applications and workforce preparation.​ Although the specific course requirements may vary, the B.S. programs typically require more advanced mathematics and quantitative courses compared to the B.A. programs.
For more information or help to determine which Economics Degree online is right for you, talk with the Economics faculty or your academic advisor.
Great for students interested in academic research, policy work, government, or nonprofits
Sets you up for grad school in fields like economics, law, political science, public policy, or sociology
If you’re planning to go to grad school, consider taking extra math and stats courses to strengthen your skills. Economics faculty can help you decide which ones.
Ideal for students looking to jump straight into corporate roles, finance, or consulting
Includes specialized concentrations tailored to industry needs
Prepares you for grad school, especially in fields that value quantitative analysis and business savvy
A degree in economics from 91°µÍø Online isn’t just about understanding markets—it’s about opening doors to a diverse range of careers in business, policy, and beyond. Explore the opportunities that await you with a flexible and affordable degree that fits your life:
Business Analyst: Use economic theory and data analysis to drive business strategy and performance.
Financial Analyst: Help companies and individuals make informed investment decisions.
Policy Analyst: Shape public policy by evaluating economic and social data to inform government and nonprofit decisions.
Market Research Analyst: Interpret market trends to help companies develop products and marketing strategies.
Data Analyst: Turn raw data into actionable insights that improve operations and decision-making.
Management Consultant: Advise organizations on how to improve efficiency and profitability using economic models and analysis.
Economic Consultant: Provide specialized advice in legal cases, public policy, or business strategy.
Actuary: Use economic and statistical techniques to assess risk and uncertainty in finance and insurance sectors.
Graduate Study Options: Prepare for advanced degrees in law, business, public policy, or economics.
Our online Economics Degree curriculum covers essential topics such as microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. At the core, our curriculum is about an approach to thinking about human behavior and the world and that approach is widely useful in many jobs. Our classes are small and our instructors are accessible. As an online student you get individualized attention to help you succeed.
Our online economics program offers the flexibility to balance your education with your personal and professional life. Learn anytime, anywhere while studying receiving a top-tier education from an accredited university. Plus, when you receive your degree online, you have access to success coaching as well as online specific scholarships.
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Low in-state tuition, reduced tuition for western states, scholarships exclusive to online majors, and flexibility to take as many or few classes as you want, all make 91°µÍø the affordable online choice.
As low as $315.20 /credit*
Example: 12 credits – $4,703.36 total including tuition & fees.
*Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF) reduces per-credit costs for eligible Colorado residents.
As low as $646.80 /credit
Example: 12 credits – $7761.60 total including tuition & fees.
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) and Roadrunner Interstate Tuition (RIT) reduce nonresident costs for certain states.
Declare a fully online major and you may qualify for up to $1,000 per semester (fall/spring). No separate scholarship application is required.
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Exclusively online students save over $100 per semester in fees compared to on-campus students.
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Yes, you can earn your economics degree 100% online, and we even let you choose between a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) to match your exact goals. Both options are taught by our expert on-campus faculty and come with great online perks, like qualifying for up to $1,000 per semester in specific online scholarships. You get all the academic rigor of a traditional classroom completely on your own schedule.
Your overall timeline depends on whether you enroll full time or part time, as well as how many credits you transfer into the program. A full‑time student starting fresh can usually graduate in about four years, while those taking a lighter course load will take a bit longer. You’ll also be paired with a personal success coach who helps you build a realistic semester plan that keeps your momentum strong without feeling overwhelming.
We’re highly transfer‑friendly and want to make sure you get maximum credit for the college courses you’ve already completed. We can see how your general education classes map to 91°µÍøâ€™s requirements. Our transfer team will also help you review your transcript so you can bypass the basics and move straight into your core economics and data analysis classes.
Economics teaches you how to understand the story behind markets, money, and policy, which makes you valuable to a wide range of employers. Depending on whether you choose the policy‑focused BA or the business‑focused BS, you’ll be prepared for high‑demand roles such as financial analyst, market research specialist, policy advisor, or data consultant. It also provides an excellent academic foundation for law school or graduate programs in public policy and finance.
You’ll learn to think like an economist, building strong skills in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics, which is the practice of testing economic theories with real data. We put a heavy focus on data analysis and strategic forecasting so you can frame complex problems, test ideas, and clearly explain what the numbers mean to decision‑makers. You’ll graduate with a balanced mix of quantitative data skills and sharp critical thinking.
Yes, you can earn your economics degree 100% online, and we even let you choose between a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) to match your exact goals. Both options are taught by our expert on-campus faculty and come with great online perks, like qualifying for up to $1,000 per semester in specific online scholarships. You get all the academic rigor of a traditional classroom completely on your own schedule.
Your overall timeline depends on whether you enroll full-time or part-time, as well as the number of credits you transfer into the program. A standard full-time student starting fresh can expect to graduate in about four years, while those balancing a lighter course load will take a bit longer. We provide you with a personal success coach right from the start to help you build a realistic semester schedule that keeps your momentum going.
We’re highly transfer‑friendly and want to make sure you get maximum credit for the college courses you’ve already completed. You can plug your past coursework into Transferology to see how your general education classes map to 91°µÍøâ€™s requirements. Our transfer team will also help you review your transcript so you can bypass the basics and move straight into your core economics and data analysis classes.
Economics teaches you how to look at the story behind markets, money, and policy, which makes you incredibly valuable to a massive range of employers. Depending on whether you choose our policy-focused B.A. or our business-focused B.S., you’ll be ready for high-demand roles as a financial analyst, market research specialist, policy advisor, or data consultant. It also serves as an exceptional academic foundation for law school or graduate programs in public policy and finance.
You will learn to think exactly like an economist, developing high-level skills in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics (the science of testing economic theories with data). We focus heavily on data analysis and strategic forecasting so you can confidently frame complex problems, test out ideas, and clearly explain what the numbers mean to decision-makers. You’ll graduate with a perfect blend of quantitative data skills and sharp critical thinking.