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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. Scholarship

    Alumni Service Award

    Humphrey School of Public Affairs | University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  2. Master

    Economics M.A., M.S.

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

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  3. Associate

    Human Services (Associate of Applied Science)

    Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River Campus 🇺🇸 Soldotna, United States

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  4. Major

    Applied Economics (CFANS) (Major)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  6. Scholarship

    UAF Merit, Service & Retention scholarships​

    University of Alaska - Fairbanks 🇺🇸 Fairbanks, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Economics (Certificate)

    Georgia Institute of Technology, Centre for Sustainable Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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  8. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Alfred University 🇺🇸 Alfred, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics, CAS, BS

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics, Minor, BA or BS

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  11. Diploma

    Motorcycle Service Technician (Diploma)

    ATI Career Training Center 🇺🇸 United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Political Economy and Government, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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  13. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of South Florida St. Petersburg 🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, United States

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  15. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Tampa 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  16. Master

    Applied Economics (Masters) (Cooperative Program)

    Bismarck State College 🇺🇸 Bismarck, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Biomedical Sciences Postdoctoral Services (PhD)

    University of Virginia, School of Medicine 🇺🇸 Charlottesville, United States

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  18. Master

    Economic Policy Analysis, M.A.

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  19. Master

    Finance and Economics (Masters)

    Texas State University 🇺🇸 San Marcos, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    ECON 2302, Principles of Microeconomics (Undergraduate online course)

    Dallas Baptist University 🇺🇸 Dallas, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

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

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  22. Master

    Human Services (M.S.)

    University of Bridgeport 🇺🇸 Bridgeport, 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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