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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

    Economics (Undergrad BA)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  2. Graduate

    Economics Graduate School Preparation

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  3. Master

    Economics MA

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics, B.S.

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Health Services (Undergraduate)

    University of San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  7. Diploma

    Health Services Diploma

    Bryant & Stratton College, Richmond Campus 🇺🇸 North Chesterfield, United States

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  8. Teacher training

    History (College of Education and Human Services)

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

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  9. Bachelor

    Public Policy and Social Services (Online Bachelors Course)

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Rehabilitative Services - Deaf Concentration - Bachelor of Science

    University of Texas - Pan American 🇺🇸 Edinburg, Texas 7, United States

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  11. Master

    Social (Inequality and Social Justice Option), M.A.

    University of Montana 🇺🇸 Missoula, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Economics

    John H. Sykes College of Business | The University of Tampa 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Arts)

    Hawaii Pacific University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, Kaneohe, Hawai'i, United States

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  15. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    North Central College 🇺🇸 Naperville, United States

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  16. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Massachusetts at Boston 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics 3564: International Monetary Economics (3 s.h.) Fall (Study abroad)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics, Economics (Minor)

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Millersville, United States

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  20. Master

    Economics, M.A.

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  22. Minor

    Environmental and Resource Economics (Minor)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, 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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