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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. Teacher training

    Workforce Education - Trades

    Walla Walla Community College 🇺🇸 Walla Walla, United States

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  2. Diploma

    Building Trades (Diploma)

    North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) 🇺🇸 Mason City, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, Kansas, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor of Science)

    Atlantic International University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics (ECLBA) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics (Major)

    West Virginia University - College of Business and Economics 🇺🇸 Morgantown, United States

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  9. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minor, Program, and Concentration)

    University of Southern Maine 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics BA

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  13. Major

    General Economics (Major)

    Susquehanna University 🇺🇸 Selinsgrove, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Human Services (BS) (Major)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  16. Certificate

    Human Services (Certificate)

    Cañada College 🇺🇸 Redwood City, California, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Human Services, AS (Bakersfield College)

    Kern Community College District 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    International Law & Economics

    BAU Int. University Washington D.C. 🇺🇸 Washington DC, United States, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Los Angeles, BS, 186, Rehabilitation Services (Rehabilitation Services - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  20. Major

    Mathematics - Combined Majors: Mathematics and Economics

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  21. Minor

    Minor - Social Services

    Central Baptist College 🇺🇸 Conway, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Taxation

    Florida International University, FIU 🇺🇸 Miami, 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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