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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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    Economics

    Davis and Elkins College 🇺🇸 Elkins, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral programme)

    The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Ripon College 🇺🇸 Ripon, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics - M.A., Ph.D. (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics Major

    Eastern Michigan University 🇺🇸 Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, United States

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  7. Minor

    Economics, Basic (Concentration), Major, Minor

    Radford University 🇺🇸 Radford, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics, BS

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  9. Major

    Economics-General Economics (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, United States

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  11. Minor

    General Economics (Minor)

    Susquehanna University 🇺🇸 Selinsgrove, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    HMG 316 – Healthcare Economics and Finance (Online Courses)

    St.Vincents College 🇺🇸 Bridgeport, United States

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  13. Major

    Information Technology Services Major

    Mississippi State University 🇺🇸 Mississippi State, Meridian, United States

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    Marine Service Technology

    Iowa Lakes Community College 🇺🇸 Estherville, United States

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Ph.D. in Economics

    W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Scottsdale, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Principles of Macroeconomics (Online Course)

    American River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Quantitative Methods, Economics (Bachelor)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Social & Human Services

    Seattle Central Community College 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

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  20. Scholarship

    University Awards for Public Service

    Humphrey School of Public Affairs | University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    BA - Psychology & Social Services

    Central Baptist College 🇺🇸 Conway, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Economic and Workforce Development

    Arkansas State University - Newport, Jonesboro 🇺🇸 Jonesboro, 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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