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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. Undergraduate

    Course 14 - Economics (Undergraduate)

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

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  2. Major

    Cultural Programs and Services (Major)

    University of North Texas 🇺🇸 Denton, United States

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  3. Certificate

    Customer Service Specialist, Certificate

    Highline College 🇺🇸 Des Moines, WA, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Deaf Interpretive Services

    Cuyahoga Community College 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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    Economics

    Spring Arbor University 🇺🇸 Spring Arbor Township, United States

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  7. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Hendrix College 🇺🇸 Conway, Arkansas, United States

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  8. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Cal Poly Pomona - College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences 🇺🇸 Pomona, California, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Emergency Services / Fire Science (FS, FSF, FSO, FSA, PSMT) (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  10. Teacher training

    English (College of Education and Human Services)

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

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  11. Other programmes

    Financial Economics

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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    Health Services

    D'Youville College 🇺🇸 Buffalo, United States

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    Human Services

    University of Hawaii Maui Community College 🇺🇸 Kahului, United States

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  15. Major

    Human Services (Major)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  16. Certificate

    International Economics (Certificate) (Graduate Certificate Program)

    Pace University, Westchester Campus 🇺🇸 Pleasantville, New York, United States

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  17. Master

    Master of Science in Human Services / Clinical Counseling (Graduate Degree)

    Post University 🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, United States

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  18. Major

    Nutrition Science (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  19. Major

    Occupational Health Sciences (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Political Economy

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Rural Nutrition Services (Occupational Endorsement)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  22. Scholarship

    Waukesha Service Club Scholarship

    University of Wisconsin, Waukesha 🇺🇸 Waukesha, 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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