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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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    Training and training-related services (Professional Development Center)

    Westchester Community College 🇺🇸 Valhalla, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Transborder Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies (US and Mexican Regional Immigration Policy & Economy), BA

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor Of Science In Economics

    Shorter University 🇺🇸 Rome, United States

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  4. Associate

    Biomedical Services (Natural Science - Associate in Science Program)

    Snead State Community College 🇺🇸 Boaz, United States

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  6. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  7. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics, BS, BA, Columbus

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Human Services (Degree Completion Program)

    Quincy University 🇺🇸 Quincy, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Income Tax Preparation Certificate

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  11. Master

    Macroeconomics (Masters)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Mathematical Economics, Applied BS

    State University of New York at Oswego 🇺🇸 Oswego, United States

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  13. Major

    Mathematics and Economics, Major

    Wheaton College Massachusetts 🇺🇸 Norton, Massachusetts, United States

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  15. Master

    Taxation (code 01933), M.B.A.

    City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics

    University of Washington - Tacoma Campus 🇺🇸 Tacoma, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science: Economic

    Central Washington University, College of Business 🇺🇸 Ellensburg, WA, United States

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  18. Certificate

    Building Analyst Quick Start (Certificate) (Skilled Trade)

    California State University, San Bernardino, College of Extended and Global Education 🇺🇸 San Bernardino, California, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Miami 🇺🇸 Miramar, Florida, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Development Economics (Certificate)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Economic and Workforce Development

    Arkansas State University - Newport, Marked Tree 🇺🇸 Marked Tree, Arkansas, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics (BBA)

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, 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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