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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. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside 🇺🇸 Kenosha, United States

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  2. Postgraduate

    Economics (Postgraduate)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics-Financial Economics (Major)

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

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  4. Other programmes

    Financial Services Representative (Occupational Endorsement)

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Human Services (Online Program)

    Sorrell College of Business at Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Income Taxation

    Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law 🇺🇸 Raleigh, Buies Creek, United States

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  8. Major

    International Political Economy (Major)

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Rehabilitation Services

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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  10. Master

    Taxation (code 22408), M.S.

    City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Certificate in Development Economics

    University of Wisconsin-Madison - College of Agricultural and Life Sciences 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    CIEE Service-Learning in Cape Town, South Africa (Study abroad)

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

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  13. Certificate

    Customer Service Skills (Certificate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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  15. Teacher training

    Economic Education, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Economics - Financial Economics (Online Program)

    Sorrell College of Business at Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics - Transportation Economics Ph.D. (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  18. Graduate

    Economics, Department of (Graduate)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Doctor of Philosophy

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  20. Master

    Economics, M.A.

    California State University, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States

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  21. Major

    Economics-International Economics (Major)

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

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  22. Master

    Family Studies and Human Services ( Master of science)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, 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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