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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. Master

    Master of Taxation

    Weber State University 🇺🇸 Ogden, Utah, United States

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  2. Graduate

    National Institute of Financial and Economic Literacy (NIFEL) (Graduate)

    Edgewood College 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Pupil Personnel Services Credential

    University of La Verne 🇺🇸 La Verne, Bakersfield, Burbank, Garden Grove, Oxnard, Rancho Cucamonga, San Luis Obispo, Victorville, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Rehabilitation and Human Services (RHS) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    B.S. in Economics and Computational Analysis

    The University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Business Administration 🇺🇸 Huntsville, AL, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Building Construction Trades (Certificate) (Career Studies Certificates)

    Danville Community College 🇺🇸 Danville, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    CIEE Service-Learning in Cape Town, South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa, Africa (Study abroad)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    CNC Machining and Manufacturing (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln Culinary Institute 🇺🇸 United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Counseling and Human Services, MP

    Samford University 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Course: Economic Applications of Game Theory

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Dietetic Services, CA (Bakersfield College)

    Kern Community College District 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    economics (Bachelor)

    Evergreen State College 🇺🇸 Olympia, WA, United States

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  15. Master

    Economics (JointJD/MA)

    Wayne State University 🇺🇸 Detroit, United States

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  16. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh - Business School 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  17. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    West Virginia Wesleyan College 🇺🇸 Buckhannon, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    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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  19. Bachelor

    Economics, BA

    State University of New York at Stony Brook 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, New York, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Economics-General Economics

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    EMS-Emergency Medical Services

    Triton College 🇺🇸 River Grove, United States

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  22. Major

    Environmental Economics And Policy (EEP) (Major)

    College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, 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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