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Undergraduate Economics at Pace University

Economics Education with Real-World Impact

At Pace University, we're preparing the next generation of economists, policy leaders, and financial professionals through a rigorous, market-driven curriculum that blends economic theory with hands-on application. Our undergraduate economics programs offer distinct pathways in international economics and public policy, ensuring students gain the analytical and strategic skills to navigate complex global markets.

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Top 20

Ranked in the top 20 best colleges for economics in New York (Source: Niche.com)

5

number of times the Pace Federal Reserve Challenge Team has won the national title

Top 14%

of Best Colleges that provide return on investment for economics majors (Source: PayScale.com)

Employers

Where Our Grads Are Working

  • The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
  • Credit Suisse
  • Equitable Life Insurance
  • Federal Reserve Bank of NY
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Northwestern Mutual
  • NYC Office of Management and Budget
  • Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
  • State Farm Insurance
  • Thompson Reuters
  • The United Nations

The Pace University Federal Reserve Challenge team standing outside after winning the New York Regional College Federal Reserve Challenge competition

A Tight-knit Community

Kristina Krichmaryov, undergrad student at Pace University's Lubin School of Business.
Pace is one of those unique universities with predominantly female students in its Economics Department, fostering a tight-knit community of intellectual individuals.

Kristina Krichmaryov '26, BS in Computational Economics

Pace's Fed Challenge Team

Suraj Sharma '25, '26, Co-Captain of the Federal Reserve Challenge Team, reflects on his memorable experience meeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, the skills he’s gained through the Fed Challenge, and why Pace was his top choice for college.

Did you know? 16 of 23 Pace Fed Challenge national winners are women.

Pace University Economics student Suraj Sharma, co-captain of the Federal Reserve Challenge Team

Learn More About Undergraduate Economics at Pace

Academic Programs

Our undergraduate programs in economics, business economics, and computational economics give students the skills they need to succeed in a fast-paced, ever-changing economy.

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Expert Educators

Our Economics faculty are scholars, industry leaders, and dedicated mentors committed to bridging theory with real-world application.

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Competitions

Our students are learning for real life through competitions like EconHack, the Federal Reserve Challenge, and the Fiscal Challenge.

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Pace University Economics professor Mark Weinstock
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