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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. Major

    Economics, Quantitative, Majors

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics: Major, B.A. Degree

    University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg, Missouri 🇺🇸 Warrensburg, United States

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  3. Specialisation

    Ecosystem Services (Speciality) (Program)

    Virginia Department of Forestry 🇺🇸 Charlottesville, Virginia, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Environment and Sustainability B.A., Social Sciences and Human Services, Baccalaureate

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    ESFO --- Emergency Services - Fire Officer (pdf) (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Family and Human Services

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  8. Major

    Family and Human Services (Major)

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  9. Major

    International Economics (Major)

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  10. Major

    Prephysician's Assistant (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Service Learning

    Walsh University 🇺🇸 North Canton, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    AAS Financial Support Services

    Bryant & Stratton College, Wauwatosa Campus 🇺🇸 Wauwatosa, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Bakersfield, BA, 180, Sociology (Human Services)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Child Care Services

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College 🇺🇸 Fennimore, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    EC - Economics

    North Carolina State University 🇺🇸 Raleigh, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (BS)

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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  18. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Spring Hill College 🇺🇸 Mobile, Alabama, United States

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  19. Undergraduate

    Economics - Financial Economics (Undergraduate)

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

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  20. Minor

    Economics Minor

    University of South Alabama, Mitchell College of Business 🇺🇸 Mobile, Alabama, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics, BBA (Major)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Electrical (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences 🇺🇸 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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