Economics programs in Ontario

95 programs across 26 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 65%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.

Programs

Campuses

Lowest range

65%

What this leads to

The picture for economics as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.

The job market for economists is limited in Ontario, and recent graduates typically move into financial services positions. Realistic entry roles include financial analyst, business analyst, or economic consultant in banks and government agencies. Most people doing serious economics work hold a master's degree.

In its favour

Median wage for 2019 graduates was $46,100 after two years, with 10-year average reaching $81,000, solid middle-class returns for a four-year degree
Strong demand in financial services, especially for people who can analyze markets and data
Understanding economics is genuinely useful for almost any career in business, policy, or finance

Worth knowing

Ontario's employment outlook for economists is Limited, with moderate numbers of unemployed workers already in this field—competition is real
Many entry jobs now require a master's degree in economics and 2+ years of related experience, so the bachelor's degree alone may not get you to the work you want
Large language models can now analyze economic text at scale and minimal cost, which is automating parts of the research and forecasting work
You need strong math and programming skills. Pure theory won't be enough—employers want people who can code and handle data.

How AI is changing this work

Job postings now explicitly require experience applying AI and large language models to economic analysis. LLMs can automate measurement and forecasting tasks, though they still need validation by human economists. The routine work of data collection and preliminary analysis is being automated. What's not automated yet: deciding which questions matter, designing research, communicating findings to non-technical audiences, and making actual policy decisions. If you're starting a degree in 2027, you'll need to be comfortable treating LLMs as a tool, not a competitor—and you'll need skills in math, coding, and critical thinking that AI can't replace.

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