Economics is the science of choice, helping us understand behavior, explain the past, and predict the future.
Economics is the science of decision-making and helps explain human behavior and the choices people make. Studying economics provides the theory and skills that are fundamental to understanding the decisions people make as well as the consequences of those decisions. Economics allows us to explain the past and, crucially, to forecast the future.
Georgia Tech blends liberal arts and technology education to train analytical, research-driven economic leaders.
At Georgia Tech, we blend the tradition of a liberal arts education with the cutting-edge technology of a nationally ranked research university. Our programs equip students with economic and quantitative skills to analyze phenomena in technologically complex environments, contribute to economic knowledge, and engage with the broader community.
Economics at Georgia Tech has a long history dating back to 1908. The School of Economics now operates as a core pillar of the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.
Economics has been taught at Georgia Tech since 1908, when courses in economic theory and political economy were first offered through the Department of English. The Department of Economics was formally established in 1934, and the first Bachelor of Science in Economics degree was awarded in 1971. Today, the School of Economics is one of six schools within Georgia Tech’s Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.
The School of Economics has doubled its faculty in a decade, reflecting rapid growth and rising academic impact.
SOE is a rising presence in economics research and education that has undergone an exciting transformation in recent years. Over the past decade, the School has more than doubled its number of full-time faculty. This growth has expanded the School’s prominence and reflects its commitment to producing high-quality research and instruction at the PhD, master’s, and undergraduate levels. Our commitment to the highest quality economics education is also reflected in the doubling of the number of students enrolled in economics degrees over the past decade.
School of Economics faculty lead impactful research in energy and environmental management, health, development, trade, microeconomic theory, and econometrics, leveraging Georgia Tech’s innovative, interdisciplinary environment.
Our accomplished faculty produce research that shapes policy and drives innovation across several key fields. We integrate economic theory, econometrics, and subject matter expertise, with strengths in the fields of energy and environmental economics, health economics, development economics, international trade, microeconomic theory, and econometrics. Faculty and students alike benefit from Georgia Tech’s strong interdisciplinary culture and emphasis on innovation, opening doors to impactful teaching, research, and policy collaborations.
Economics at Georgia Tech prepares students for diverse, high-impact careers with strong earning potential and broad opportunities.
Studying economics at Georgia Tech provides a foundation for a wide variety of careers — from banking, finance, and international business to public policy, health, environmental regulation, and more. Graduates often enjoy high starting salaries, rapid career advancement, and success in both traditional roles and entrepreneurial ventures. The ability to make sound economic decisions is critical across all sectors, and our students are well-prepared to meet that challenge.
The School of Economics is expanding and evolving — we invite you to join us on this journey.
As we look to the future, the School of Economics is expanding existing programs, exploring new partnerships, strengthening alumni engagement, and growing our faculty resources. We invite you to be part of this exciting journey.