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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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    Economics

    City College of New York (CUNY) 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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    Economics

    University of California Berkeley, College of Letters and Science 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor, Masters, Doctoral)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  4. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Christopher Newport University 🇺🇸 Newport News, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics - Bachelor of Arts

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

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  7. Minor

    Economics Minor

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

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  8. Master

    Economics, (MS, MA)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Financial Services (Bachelor)

    Indiana State University 🇺🇸 Terre Haute, Indiana, United States

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  10. Graduate

    Food and Resource Economics (Graduate)

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Global Trade and Development Program (Short-term Program)

    Monterey Institute of International Studies 🇺🇸 Monterey, United States

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  12. Teacher training

    History (College of Education and Human Services)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor of Science Degree (BS))

    Montana State University Billings 🇺🇸 Billings, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

    University of Massachusetts at Boston 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    JD/PhD: Doctorate in Economics, Philosophy, or Psychology (Dual Degree Program)

    University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law 🇺🇸 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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  17. Master

    Master of Taxation (MTax) (Master’s Degree)

    W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Scottsdale, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Service Learning

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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    Student Support Services - (SSS)

    Reedley College 🇺🇸 Reedley, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Technical and Applied Studies (Nonprofit-Human Services), BTAS, Bachelor's, Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas

    Kent State University - Ashtabula 🇺🇸 Ashtabula, United States

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    Visual Impairment (School Services Credentials)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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