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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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    Human Services: Advocacy (Certificate)

    Santa Rosa Junior College 🇺🇸 Santa Rosa, United States

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    Law and Economics (Doctoral Program)

    Vanderbilt University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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    Technical and Applied Studies (Nonprofit-Human Services), BTAS, Bachelor's, Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas

    Kent State University, Geauga Campus 🇺🇸 Burton, United States

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    Community Service and Civic Engagement

    Trinity College 🇺🇸 Hartford, CT, United States

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    DIS - Global Economics, Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe (Study abroad)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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    ECO-Economics

    Triton College 🇺🇸 River Grove, United States

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    Economics

    Big Bend Community College 🇺🇸 Moses Lake, WA, United States

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    Economics (Baccalaureate Major)

    Thomas More College 🇺🇸 Crestview Hills, Kentucky, United States

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    Economics (Bachelor)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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    Economics (Graduate)

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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    Economics (Major) (Dornsife)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  16. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    University of Washington - Tacoma Campus 🇺🇸 Tacoma, United States

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  17. Minor

    Economics Minor

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside 🇺🇸 Kenosha, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Economics, BA

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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    Economics-Financial Economics

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

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  20. Associate

    Emergency Medical Services (Associate in Applied Science)

    Faulkner State Community College 🇺🇸 Bay Minette, United States

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    Human Services (Undergraduate Minor)

    Ottawa University 🇺🇸 Ottawa, 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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