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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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    Student Support Services Program

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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    Veteran Services

    Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus 🇺🇸 Brookville, Brookville, Brooklyn, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    BBA/MTax Joint Degree

    Baylor University, Hankamer School of Business 🇺🇸 Waco, Texas, United States

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    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Findlay 🇺🇸 Findlay, Ohio, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Customer Service Representative (Certificate)

    Chippewa Valley Technical College 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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    Economics

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

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

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  9. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate program)

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economics (Minor) (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics, BA (Major)

    Roosevelt University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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    Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic (A.A.S.)

    National Park College 🇺🇸 Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States

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    ESAF --- Emergency Services - Aircraft Rescue Firefighting (pdf) (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Financial Services - Financial Planning, BBA

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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    GlobaLinks Learning Abroad and University of Economics, Prague (Study abroad)

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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    Human Services

    Cuyahoga Community College 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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    Human Services

    Clover Park Technical College 🇺🇸 Lakewood, WA, United States

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  19. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    California State University, Chico 🇺🇸 Chico, California, United States

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  20. Major

    Natural Resource Economics (c) (Major Concentrations)

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Secondary Economics (Secondary Education: BS Education)

    University of Tennessee at Martin UT 🇺🇸 Martin, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Social Services (Bachelor)

    Quinnipiac University 🇺🇸 Hamden, 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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