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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. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service in International Political Economy

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Basic Wind Turbine Service Technology CSC (Certificate)

    Dabney S. Lancaster Community College 🇺🇸 Clifton Forge, United States

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  3. Major

    Community Service Learning (Major)

    Stony Brook University 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, United States

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  4. Major

    Economics (EC) (Undergraduate Major)

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Wisconsin-Sheboygan 🇺🇸 Sheboygan, United States

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  7. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    State University of New York at Stony Brook 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, New York, United States

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  8. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate Program)

    Bellarmine University 🇺🇸 Louisville, United States

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  9. Master

    Economics B.A. (Master)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics, BBA

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics: Major, B.S. Degree

    University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg, Missouri 🇺🇸 Warrensburg, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Environmental Economics and Policy

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Finance and Economics (Bachelor)

    Missouri Southern State University 🇺🇸 Joplin, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Gateway Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Covington, Edgewood, Florence, United States

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  16. Master

    Microeconomics (Masters)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  17. Master

    MS in Applied Economics

    Marquette University, College of Business Administration 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  18. Major

    Nursing (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Undergraduate)

    Carroll University 🇺🇸 Waukesha, United States

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  20. Major

    Public Service (Major)

    Hamline University 🇺🇸 Saint Paul, United States

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  21. Master

    Transnational Human Services Leadership (MS)

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Economics

    Illinois State University 🇺🇸 Normal, 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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