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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. Minor

    Environmental Economics and Policy (EEP) (Minor)

    College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Human Services

    West Virginia Northern Community College 🇺🇸 Wheeling, Weirton, New Martinsville, United States

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  3. Master

    Master of Taxation

    Sorrell College of Business at Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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  4. Master

    Taxation (LL.M.)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Michigan City 🇺🇸 Michigan City, Indiana, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    California University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Arkansas Tech University, Ozark Campus 🇺🇸 Ozark, Arkansas, United States

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  9. Master

    Economics - Master of Arts

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economics, Minor

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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  11. Major

    Economics/Mathematics (Major) (Dornsife)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    HMG 101 – Introduction to Healthcare Services (Online Courses)

    St.Vincents College 🇺🇸 Bridgeport, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Iowa Central Community College 🇺🇸 Fort Dodge, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

    Southwestern Assemblies of God University 🇺🇸 Waxahachie, United States

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  16. Minor

    International Economics (Minor)

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  17. Master

    Master of International Service

    American University - School of International Service 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  18. Master

    Master of Laws in Taxation

    Golden Gate University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Nicaragua Service Learning Experience (Faculty-led) (Study abroad)

    Washburn University 🇺🇸 Topeka, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Economics and Public Policy (Tepper only, jointly with Heinz College)

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Pupil Personnel Services in School Counseling (redential Program)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Resource Economics (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, 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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