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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics, Minor, BA, PhD

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  2. Associate

    Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) - Associate of Applied Science

    Pima Community College 🇺🇸 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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  3. Master

    Applied Economics (M.A.)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  4. Major

    Resource Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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  6. Master

    Applied Economics M.S. (Online)

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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  7. PhD / Doctorate

    Joint PhD Program in Financial Economics

    The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  8. Master

    Community Economic Development (M.S.)

    Southern New Hampshire University 🇺🇸 Manchester, Boston, United States

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  9. Associate

    Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Services

    Herzing University Akron 🇺🇸 Akron, United States

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  10. Research

    Marigowda, Dr., and Renuka Nagaraju School of Education and Human Services Scholarship for Social Work and Peace Studies (Research Scholarship)

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Counseling & Human Services (Bachelor)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctoral Program (The Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service)

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  15. Teacher training

    7-12 Economics Education Endorsement (Teaching Endorsement)

    Northern State University 🇺🇸 Aberdeen, United States

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  16. Associate

    Associate of Arts, concentration in Economics

    Saint Philip's College 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Texas, United States

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  17. Master

    Economics Minor Education M.Ed. Master

    Bethel College Mishawaka 🇺🇸 Mishawaka, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    VOCATIONAL TRADE

    Ilisagvik College 🇺🇸 Barrow, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    ECONOMICS (PhD) (Dornsife College)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  20. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minors)

    Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Huntsville, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    B.A. in Psychology- Human Services (Bachelor)

    Argosy University - Hawaii 🇺🇸 Honolulu, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    B.A. in Psychology- Human Services (Bachelor)

    Argosy University - Seattle 🇺🇸 Seattle, 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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