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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. Bachelor

    Economics Honors Program (BA)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  2. Major

    Economics, Major Requirements (Disciplinary)

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

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  3. Major

    Financial Services (Major)

    University of North Texas 🇺🇸 Denton, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Health Services (MHIHIM - Health Informatics & Health Info Mgmt)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  6. Major

    Healthcare Services (Major)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  7. Associate

    Human Services (Associate of Applied Science)

    Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus 🇺🇸 Homer, Alaska, United States

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  8. Master

    Human Services (MS)

    Argosy University - Washington DC 🇺🇸 Arlington, United States

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  9. Master

    MA in Economics

    California State University, Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics 🇺🇸 Fullerton, California, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Mental Health Services ( Certificates of Achievement (CA))

    College of Southern Nevada 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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  11. Major

    Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) (Undergraduate Major)

    Claremont McKenna College 🇺🇸 Claremont, California, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Politics/Philosophy/Economics, BA

    Western Washington University 🇺🇸 Bellingham, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Service Learning

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Transmission Service, Repair & Overhaul (Certificate)

    Copper Mountain College 🇺🇸 Joshua Tree, California, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Channel Islands, BA, 120, Economics (International Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Economics

    Minneapolis Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics

    Chabot College 🇺🇸 Hayward, California, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  20. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  21. Master

    Economics (Master of arts)

    Kansas State University Salina 🇺🇸 Salina, United States

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  22. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, 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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