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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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    Technology And Skilled Trades

    Lincoln Group of Schools 🇺🇸 United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University, Milwaukee Campus 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    BS - Economics

    Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Edinboro, United States

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    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - South Bend 🇺🇸 South Bend, Indiana, United States

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    Economics

    Lakeland College 🇺🇸 Plymouth, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics (BBA)

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

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  9. Bachelor

    Economics (BBA) (Major)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  10. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Weber State University 🇺🇸 Ogden, Utah, United States

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  11. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Major)

    Brock School of Business | Samford University 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  12. Minor

    Economics - Minor

    Arkansas State University 🇺🇸 Jonesboro, United States

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  13. Minor

    Economics Teaching (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - Stout 🇺🇸 Menomonie, United States

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    Health Services Organization and Policy

    University of Michigan 🇺🇸 Ann Arbor, United States

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  16. Diploma

    Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Service Technician (Diploma)

    Northcentral Technical College 🇺🇸 Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, Wittenberg, Wausau, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Indiana Wesleyan University 🇺🇸 Marion, United States

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  18. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

    College of Business and Legal Studies, Southeastern University 🇺🇸 Lakeland, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Library Services

    Wilmington University 🇺🇸 Georgetown, New Castle, Burlington, Salem, Cumberland, Rehoboth Beach, Claymont, Middletown, Dover, Dover Air Force Base, Graduate Center, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Masonry Building Trade Program (Technical)

    George Corley Wallace State Community College 🇺🇸 Selma, United States

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  21. Master

    Master of International Economics and Finance

    Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States

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  22. Master

    Master of Laws in Taxation and Securities and Financial Regulations

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, 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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