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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. Diploma

    Diploma in Medical Assisting Services

    Herzing University Akron 🇺🇸 Akron, United States

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  2. Master

    Econometrics, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (Masters)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  4. Master

    Economics (M.A.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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  6. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Wisconsin - La Crosse | College of Business Administration 🇺🇸 La Crosse, United States

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  7. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Potomac State College of West Virginia University 🇺🇸 Keyser, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Ripon College 🇺🇸 Ripon, United States

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  9. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics - PHD

    Ohio State University at Mansfield 🇺🇸 Mansfield, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economics Minor (ECON)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics, BA

    Roosevelt University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Electronic Engineering Technology (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences 🇺🇸 United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    ESFF --- Emergency Services - Firefighting (pdf) (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  15. Master

    Family and Community Services ( Master of science)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  16. Certificate

    Hospitality Services (Certificate)

    Dabney S. Lancaster Community College 🇺🇸 Clifton Forge, United States

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  17. Master

    Inequality and Social Justice - option in B.A. and M.A., Sociology

    University of Montana 🇺🇸 Missoula, United States

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  18. Scholarship

    Liberty University Scholarships and Financial Services

    Liberty University Online 🇺🇸 Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    MHC-Economics (code 60008), B.A.

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

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  20. Minor

    Public Service (Minor)

    Hampden-Sydney College 🇺🇸 Hampden-Sydney, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Pupil Personnel Services: School Counseling (Credential Program)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Sociology—Economy and Society BA

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, 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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