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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. Specialisation

    Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Specialization*

    Central Virginia Community College 🇺🇸 Lynchburg, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Human Services (Certificate)

    University of Hawaii Honolulu Community College 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    ISA Bilbao, Spain: Spanish Language, International Relations & Economics - Semester/Academic Year, Bilbao, Spain, Europe (Study abroad)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    ISEP-Direct - Tsinghua University - China Summer Service Learning Program (Study abroad)

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  6. Major

    Mathematics-Economics (Major)

    Bethany College Study Abroad Programs Travel Awards and Scholarships 🇺🇸 Bethany, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    Natural Gas Production and Services A.A.S (Undergraduate)

    Mansfield University 🇺🇸 Mansfield, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Political Economy

    Muhlenberg College 🇺🇸 Allentown, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Service Industry

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Cincinnati 🇺🇸 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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  11. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  12. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

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

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Ph.D.)

    Washington Howard University 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  15. Postgraduate

    Economics (Postgraduate)

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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  16. Minor

    Economics (undergraduate minor)

    Birmingham-Southern College 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  17. Minor

    Environmental Economics and Policy (Minor)

    University of Connecticut 🇺🇸 Storrs, United States

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  18. Certificate

    Financial Services Certificate

    Elmira Business Institute 🇺🇸 Elmira, New York, United States

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  19. Major

    Health Services (Major)

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Health Services Generalist, Graduate Certificate, Foggy Bottom - Main Campus, Full-Time, Part-Time

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  21. Minor

    Human Services (Minor) (Undergraduate Minors)

    Post University 🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, United States

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  22. Major

    International Economics (Major)

    Elon University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, 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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