At the UW, Economics is a highly quantitative field and a core discipline of the social sciences. With a wide breadth of course offerings, research topics, and unique programs, students gain clear and universal skillsets that are applicable to a wide range of jobs and opportunities. We are a professional community of analytical and collaborative scholars – faculty and students work together using cutting-edge methodology and data to advance intellectual insights surrounding our economy.
The undergraduate mentorship program links undergraduate economics students with volunteer mentors in order to enable students to develop life and career skills through the guidance of seasoned professionals.