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Study Economics in the United States

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Bachelor

    Financial Services and Planning, BBA

    Baylor University 🇺🇸 Waco, United States

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  2. Major

    Foreign Language & International Trade (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services

    University of Phoenix 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  4. Associate

    Human Services (Associate)

    Northcentral Technical College 🇺🇸 Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, Wittenberg, Wausau, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Ph.D. )

    Fordham University 🇺🇸 Tarrytown, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Pupil Personnel Services: School Social Work (Credential Program)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  8. Master

    Tax Law Emphasis (Masters) (Emphasis Area, LLM)

    Chapman University Fowler School of Law 🇺🇸 ORANGE, United States

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  9. Minor

    *Economics (Minor)

    Cameron University 🇺🇸 Lawton, United States

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  10. Major

    Allied Health: Physical Therapy Services (Major)

    University of Tampa 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Service-Learning

    Indiana University East 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  12. Associate

    Wine Studies: Wine Evaluation and Service (Associate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  13. Minor

    Ag Economics (Minor)

    College of Agriculture | Kansas State University 🇺🇸 Manhattan, United States

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  15. Master

    Public Service (Masters)

    Marquette University 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    ADN to BSN Collaborative (Health and Emergency Services)

    California State University, Sacramento 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    -Community Service (Bachelor)

    Black Hills State University 🇺🇸 Spearfish, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    'Community Economic Development'

    Southern New Hampshire University 🇺🇸 Manchester, Boston, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Economics

    Duke University 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    · Human Services Counseling – Aging Concentration

    East Central University 🇺🇸 Oklahom, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    · Human Service Counseling – Services to the Deaf Concentration

    East Central University 🇺🇸 Oklahom, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    · Human Services Counseling – Counseling Concentration

    East Central University 🇺🇸 Oklahom, United States

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Study Economics in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 993 universities and colleges offer 3,521 Economics programmes: 597 Bachelor, 413 Master and 160 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Long Beach, Washington, Chicago and New York. Institutions with the widest choice: The California State University, University of California and Maricopa Community Colleges.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 3,521 Economics programmes at 993 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Long Beach, Washington and Chicago.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are The California State University, University of California, Maricopa Community Colleges, Purdue University and State University of New York (SUNY).

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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