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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

    BS in Human Services

    Southeastern University, Washington 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Course: SI 646 - Information Economics

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Disability Services, AAS: Community Support Emphasis

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

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  4. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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  7. Major

    Economics Degree - Major

    University of Wisconsin - Superior 🇺🇸 Superior, United States

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  8. Minor

    General Economics (Minor)

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    General Economics Environmental Economics International Economics Monetary Economics and Finance (Bachelor)

    University of North Carolina at Asheville 🇺🇸 Asheville, NC, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Lone Star College | University Park 🇺🇸 The Woodlands, United States

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  11. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

    Quincy University 🇺🇸 Quincy, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Human Services: Community Health Worker (Certificate)

    Cañada College 🇺🇸 Redwood City, California, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Pupil Personnel Services Credential School Psychology (PPSP) (California)

    National University 🇺🇸 La Jolla, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Quality Customer Service

    Rio Salado College 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  16. Master

    Resource Economics (Master of Science)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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  17. Master

    San Jose, MA, 31, Economics (Applied Economics), 22041

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  18. Graduate

    School Counselor Services, Director of (Graduate)

    Georgian Court University 🇺🇸 Lakewood, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (ECNS) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University 🇺🇸 Abington, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Berks, Brandywine, DuBois, Erie, Fayette, Harrisburg, Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Schuylkill, Shenango, University Park, Wilkes-Barre, Worthington Scranton, York, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics- Bachelor of Arts

    Western Illinois University 🇺🇸 Macomb, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Financial Services - Financial Planning, BBA (Major)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and University of Economics, Prague (Study abroad)

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, 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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