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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. Major

    Economics (Graduate Major)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  2. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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  3. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Bethany College Study Abroad Programs Travel Awards and Scholarships 🇺🇸 Bethany, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Fairfield University 🇺🇸 Fairfield, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Case Western Reserve University 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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  8. Master

    Economics, MS

    East Carolina University 🇺🇸 Greenville, United States

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  9. Foundation programme

    Economics: Pre-Law (Economics)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Estate and Gift Taxation

    Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 🇺🇸 Raleigh, Buies Creek, United States

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  11. Teacher training

    Health and Safety Education (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  12. Major

    Human Services (Major)

    Assumption College 🇺🇸 Worcester, United States

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  13. Major

    Human Services (Major)

    Waynesburg University 🇺🇸 Waynesburg, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Language and International Trade B.A. (Bachelor)

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  16. Certificate

    Plumbing Trades Certificate (St. Philip's College)

    Alamo Community Colleges 🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States

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  17. Major

    Policy and Economic Analysis (Undergraduate Majors)

    College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Texas A&M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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  18. Associate

    Rehabilitation and Related Services (Associate)

    Montana State University Billings 🇺🇸 Billings, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Service Learning

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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  20. Graduate

    Student Services in Higher Education (Graduate)

    Georgia Southern University 🇺🇸 Statesboro, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Tutoring Services

    Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus 🇺🇸 Brookville, Brookville, Brooklyn, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    AS in Emergency Medical Services

    Florida SouthWestern State College 🇺🇸 Fort Myers, United States, 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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