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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 (Bachelor)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics (Major) (B.A.)

    Lyon College 🇺🇸 Batesville, Arkansas, United States

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  3. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Santa Clara University, College of Arts and Sciences 🇺🇸 Santa Clara, California, United States

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  4. Master

    Economics - MS

    Auburn University College of Liberal Arts 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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  6. Minor

    Economics Minor (ECNS)

    Penn State Worthington Scranton 🇺🇸 Dunmore, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services

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

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  8. Undergraduate

    ESEC --- Emergency Services - Emergency Care (pdf) (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  9. Major

    Financial Economics (Major)

    Susquehanna University 🇺🇸 Selinsgrove, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Graduate Certificate in China Studies (Bush School of Government and Public Service)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Microeconomy (Bachelor of Science)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS)

    Penn State Hazleton 🇺🇸 Hazleton, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    SOCIAL SERVICES - AAS - SFCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Sociology—Economy and Society BA (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Economics

    Augustana College, Sioux Falls South Dakota 🇺🇸 Sioux Falls, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Ethics, Politics, & Economics

    Yale University 🇺🇸 New Haven, United States

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  18. Master

    Master of Arts in Arab Studies/Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    MULTI-OCCUPATIONAL TRADES - AAS - SCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  20. Major

    Quantitative Economics (Major)

    Westminster College 🇺🇸 New Wilmington, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Rehabilitative and Human Services (Bachelor)

    East Stroudsburg State University 🇺🇸 East Stroudsburg, United States

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  22. Specialisation

    Specialization in Environmental Economics

    Michigan State University 🇺🇸 East Lansing, 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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