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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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    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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    AAS Financial Support Services

    Bryant & Stratton College, Virginia Beach Campus 🇺🇸 Virginia Beach, United States

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    Bryant & Stratton College, Hampton Campus 🇺🇸 Hampton, United States

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    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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    Weber State University 🇺🇸 Ogden, Utah, United States

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

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    Economics (Major)

    George Fox University 🇺🇸 Newberg, United States

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    Economics (Major)

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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    Economics (Undergrad BS)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Connecticut 🇺🇸 Storrs, United States

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    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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    Economics - General (Online Program)

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

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    Economics B.A. (Bachelor)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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    Economics, B.A.

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

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    Economics, International, Majors

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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    Hospitality Services (Hospitality Service)

    Arkansas State University - Newport 🇺🇸 Newport, Arkansas, United States

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    JD/MS in Economics (PDF Document)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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    Mathematics-Economics (Major)

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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    MHC-Economics (code 60007), B.B.A.

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