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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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    University of California, IrvineExtension (UC Irvine) 🇺🇸 Irvine, California, United States

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    Economics (B.A.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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    Economics (Graduate)

    University of Maryland at College Park 🇺🇸 College Park, United States

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    Economics (graduate)

    Auburn University Montgomery, College of Business 🇺🇸 Montgomery, United States

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    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of California, Davis 🇺🇸 Davis, United States

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    Economics MS

    University of Kentucky, Business School 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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    ECONOMICS, BS - Bachelor of Science

    North Carolina A&T State University 🇺🇸 Greensboro, United States

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    Family Services, B.A.

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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    Financial Services (Bachelor)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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    Fire Technology Pre-Service​ (Certificate of Achievement)

    College of the Canyons, Valencia Campus 🇺🇸 Santa Clarita, California, United States

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    Introduction to the Spa Industry, Services and Treatments

    University of California, IrvineExtension (UC Irvine) 🇺🇸 Irvine, California, United States

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    PhD in Economics

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

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    Political Economy, Program in (Graduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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    Public Service (Bachelor of Public Administration)

    Park University 🇺🇸 Parkville, United States

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    Social Work, Social Welfare Policies and Services

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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    Taxation

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    Taxation,Albany, University at, M.S.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, 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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