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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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    Political Economy and Public Policy A.M.

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

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  2. Master

    Professional Development Track and Academic Service Track (Master)

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  3. Undergraduate

    Public Service Honors Seminars (Undergraduate)

    University of San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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    Taxation (M.S.T.)

    Grand Valley State University 🇺🇸 Allendale, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA-CLA)

    Labovitz School of Business and Economics, University of Minnesota Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Certificate of Achievement (CA) in Human Services

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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  8. Certificate

    Customer Service (Certificate)

    Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College 🇺🇸 Shell Lake, Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics (BA)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    Birmingham-Southern College 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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    Economics and Finance

    University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg, Missouri 🇺🇸 Warrensburg, United States

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    Finance and Economics

    Mississippi State University 🇺🇸 Mississippi State, Meridian, United States

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  13. Diploma

    Health Services Diploma

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

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  15. Research

    Health Services Research, PhD

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  16. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

    Ottawa University 🇺🇸 Ottawa, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Human Services Leadership Collaborative (HSLC) Degree (Bachelor)

    University of Wisconsin Manitowoc 🇺🇸 Manitowoc, United States

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  18. Major

    Information Technology Services Major

    Mississippi State University (Meridian) 🇺🇸 Mississippi, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    International Economics (Undergraduate)

    Belmont University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Economics

    University of Wyoming, College of Business 🇺🇸 Laramie, United States

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    Service Learning

    University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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    UA Community Service in the Dominican Republic (Study abroad)

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, 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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