Careers

Recruiters and representatives of business, government agencies, and other organizations visit the campus throughout the year to interview seniors for internships and permanent employment.

Management and accounting majors are sought by representatives of the nation's largest corporations, including Aetna Insurance, Cargill, Fastenal, General Mills, Honeywell, Hormel, IBM, Investors Diversified Services, John Deere, Life Investors, Metropolitan Life Insurance, Osco Drug, Principal, Target, Wells Fargo, various government departments, and others.

Luther graduates also opt for service careers in Christian ministry, health administration, the Peace Corps, and similar organizations, as well as graduate study. Many Luther students work toward advanced degrees, either immediately upon earning the bachelor of arts degree or after gaining a few years of professional experience. Graduates continue their studies in the disciplines of the department or enter a professional school, such as law school. Over the past few years, economics and business majors have earned scholarships and fellowships at major universities throughout the nation.

Here's how a few Luther economics graduates are employed:

Accountant
Accounting Clerk
Actuary
Attorney
Auditor
Bank Examiner
Bank Teller
Branch Manager
Commodity Trader
Controller
Corporation Officer
District Representative
Economist
Government Employee
Hospital Administrator
Insurance Underwriter
Investment Consultant
Loan Officer
Management Consultant
Marketing Director
MIS Support Agent
Professor
Proprietor
Public Employee
Sales Manager
Stock Broker
Trader