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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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    Rural Human Services (Occupational Endorsement)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  2. Minor

    Social Services (Minor)

    Quinnipiac University 🇺🇸 Hamden, United States

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  3. Master

    Taxation, Master of Taxation

    Florida Atlantic University 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  4. Diploma

    Central Service Technician (Diploma)

    Western Technical College 🇺🇸 La Crosse, United States

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    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Greenville 🇺🇸 Greenville, Sourh Carolina, United States

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    ECO Economics

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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    Economics

    Elon University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  9. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  10. Minor

    Financial Economics (Minor)

    Susquehanna University 🇺🇸 Selinsgrove, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Human Services (Non-traditional Program) B.S. Major

    Bethel College Mishawaka 🇺🇸 Mishawaka, United States

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  12. Master

    International Economics Program (Masters)

    Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States

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  13. Master

    LL.M. Concentration in Taxation (Graduate LL.M. Degree Program)

    The University of Alabama School of Law 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

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  15. Master

    Master of Science in Economics

    Baylor University, Hankamer School of Business 🇺🇸 Waco, Texas, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service in Regional and Comparative Studies

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Basic Tax (Certificate)

    Yavapai College 🇺🇸 Prescott, Arizona, United States

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  18. Associate

    Construction Technology - Building Trades (Associate of Applied Science Degrees (AAS))

    College of Southern Nevada 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Merrillville 🇺🇸 Merrillville, Indiana, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Customer Service Assistant 1 (Certificate)

    Waukesha County Technical College 🇺🇸 Pewaukee, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    ECN 2025H Prin of Macroeconomics Honors (Honors)

    Nova Southeastern University 🇺🇸 Fort Lauderdale-Davie, United States

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    Economics

    Brigham Young University 🇺🇸 Provo, 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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