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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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    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Phoenix 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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  2. Undergraduate

    ECON - Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Maryland 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Economics

    Cuyahoga Community College 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Economics

    Berkeley City College 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Auburn University College of Liberal Arts 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  7. Master

    Economics and Policy Analysis (M.S.)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics Minor (ECON)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics Ph.D.

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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  10. Major

    Economics requirements (Major)

    Hampden-Sydney College 🇺🇸 Hampden-Sydney, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics-Mathematics, B.A.

    University of California, Santa Barbara 🇺🇸 Santa Barbara, United States

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  12. Major

    Emergency Medical Services (Major)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor)

    Black Hills State University 🇺🇸 Spearfish, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Online Program) (Undergraduate)

    East Tennessee State University 🇺🇸 Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, Elizabethton, United States

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  16. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

    Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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  17. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Public Health: Health Services Ph.D. (PHHS), Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Public Service (Undergraduate)

    University of San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  20. Diploma

    Refrigeration, Air Cond & Heating Service Tech (Diploma)

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

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  21. Master

    Regional and International Development, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (Masters)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  22. Master

    Taxation, Master of Science in Financial Planning and Taxation

    Golden Gate 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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