Career fit quiz

Is Economics Professor the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the economics professor career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the economics professor job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love economics
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy data
Statement 3 of 8I like teaching
Statement 4 of 8I want policy impact
Statement 5 of 8I’m comfortable with math
Statement 6 of 8I’m willing to earn a doctorate
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 5–6 years after a bachelor’s training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $123,920 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Economics teachers, postsecondary, teach courses in economics at colleges and universities and often conduct economic research.

  • Teach economics courses
  • Analyze economic data
  • Conduct research
  • Publish papers
  • Advise students

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