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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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    Human Services (Health & Community Studies Programs)

    Western Washington University - Woodring College of Education 🇺🇸 Bellingham, United States

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  2. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

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

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  3. Associate

    Human Services Associate (Associate of Applied Science)

    Western Technical College 🇺🇸 La Crosse, United States

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    LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES - AAS - SFCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  6. Master

    Master of Laws in Taxation

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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    Mathematics (College of Education and Human Services)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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    Physical Education (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  9. Certificate

    Protective Services and Facility Security (Certificate)

    Fairleigh Dickinson University 🇺🇸 Madison, NJ, United States

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    Public Service

    Illinois State University 🇺🇸 Normal, United States

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    Tax and Budget Policy

    Cato University 🇺🇸 Washington D.C, United States

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  12. Master

    Taxation L.L.M., J.D./L.L.M. (Master)

    Temple University 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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    Corporate Taxation (Certificate) (Graduate Certificate Program)

    Pace University, Westchester Campus 🇺🇸 Pleasantville, New York, United States

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    Economics

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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  16. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis 🇺🇸 Indianapolis, United States

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  17. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  18. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 🇺🇸 Green Bay, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin - Stout 🇺🇸 Menomonie, United States

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  20. Major

    Economics (School of Management) (Major)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  21. Teacher training

    Economics and Education (Teachers College)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Economics and Finance (Undergraduate)

    Huntington University 🇺🇸 Huntington, 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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