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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. Master

    Quantitative Financial Economics (MS)

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

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  2. Associate

    Associate in Science-College Transfer (AS) in Human Services

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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  3. Graduate

    ECON 5311,Managerial Economics (Graduate online course)

    Dallas Baptist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  4. Master

    Applied Economics (Masters)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Human Services (Transfer Degree)

    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 🇺🇸 Tifton, United States

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  7. Minor

    Applied Economics Minor (Graduate minor)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  8. Scholarship

    DSS Award - Special Services Department (Graduate Students)

    University of California, Riverside 🇺🇸 Riverside, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics - Bachelor of Arts

    Adelphi University 🇺🇸 Garden City,, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Economics (Distance Learning)

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  11. Master

    Counseling & Personnel Services (Sch Counseling) MEd

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  12. Associate

    Human Services, A.A.

    Alaska Pacific University 🇺🇸 Anchorage, United States

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  13. Associate

    Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University, Mason City Campus 🇺🇸 Mason City, IA, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Human Services (Online Doctoral Degree)

    Capella University 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Economics, CAS (PhD)

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    BA - Economics

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Economy

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  19. Associate

    Economics (Associate)

    Austin Community College 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (ECON), M.S., Ph.D.

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics, CAS, BA

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  22. Associate

    Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University Group 🇺🇸 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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