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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

    Economics (BA) (Major)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics (ECLBS) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  3. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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  4. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Susquehanna University 🇺🇸 Selinsgrove, United States

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  6. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Connecticut 🇺🇸 Storrs, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate Program)

    Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - Orfalea College of Business 🇺🇸 San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics BS (Accelerated Degree Program)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

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  9. Minor

    Economics Minor (Minor)

    Brock School of Business | Samford University 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  10. Master

    Economics, (M.A.)

    Long Island University 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, Brookville, United States

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  11. Undergraduate

    ESWF ---Emergency Services - Wildland Firefighter (pdf) (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  12. Associate

    Human Services Technology, AAS, Associate, Ashtabula, Salem

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  13. Certificate

    International Service (Certificate)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Managerial Economics

    Brigham Young University 🇺🇸 Provo, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Mathematical Economics, BS

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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  17. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Southern Arkansas University 🇺🇸 Magnolia, United States

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  18. Certificate

    Basic HVAC/Refrigeration Service Technician Certificate

    Clover Park Technical College 🇺🇸 Lakewood, WA, United States

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  19. Certificate

    Building Trades Technology (Certificate)

    Danville Community College 🇺🇸 Danville, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Disability Services Certificate: Oil Spill Response Emphasis

    Prince William Sound Community College University of Alaska Anchorage 🇺🇸 Valdez, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Economic and Workforce Development

    Arkansas State University - Newport 🇺🇸 Newport, Arkansas, 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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