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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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    ISEP-Exchange - Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics (Study abroad)

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

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  2. Major

    Major in Economics

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Mathematics/Economics (B.S.)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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    SIT Study Abroad Iceland: Renewable Energy, Technology, and Resource Economics (Study abroad)

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

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    UA in Mexico: Social Services (Study abroad)

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  7. Master

    College Teaching, Economics, Master of Arts

    University of South Florida 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - North Canton 🇺🇸 Canton, Ohio, United States

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    Course: Principles of Macroeconomics

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  10. Certificate

    Customer Service (Certificate)

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College - Green Bay Campus 🇺🇸 Green Bay, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Customer Service Skills (Certificate)

    Lakeshore Technical College 🇺🇸 Cleveland, United States

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    ECO 204 Economics-Micro

    University of Wisconsin Colleges 🇺🇸 Baraboo, United States

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    Economics

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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    Economics

    College of San Mateo 🇺🇸 San Mateo, California, United States

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  16. Major

    ECONOMICS (B&E), Major/Emphasis

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A.)

    Washington Howard University 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Seattle Pacific University 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

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  21. Minor

    Economics (Working with Math and Numbers) (Minor) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics General Program (BS)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, 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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