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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

    Human Services (Major)

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  2. Minor

    Human Services (Online Program) (Undergraduate Minor)

    Post University 🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, United States

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  3. Major

    Managerial Economics (Major)

    University of California, Davis, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 🇺🇸 Davis, California, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Precision Metal Workers: Manufacturing Skills Trade Helper Certificate (St. Philip's College)

    Alamo Community Colleges 🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States

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  6. Specialisation

    Protective Services Specialization

    Danville Community College 🇺🇸 Danville, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Pupil Personnel Services in School Psychology (redential Program)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  8. Master

    San Jose, MA, 31, Economics (Economics), 22041

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Taxation (code 31159), Adv. Cert. Post Bacc.

    City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College 🇺🇸 New York City, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Economics and Policy

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Course: Economics and Psychology

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Economic Literacy ( Upper School)

    Collegiate School 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  13. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Connecticut 🇺🇸 Storrs, United States

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  15. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  16. Postgraduate

    Economics (Postgraduate)

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

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  17. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cosmopolitan University 🇺🇸 FL, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics, General, Majors

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics, Major, Minor

    Radford University 🇺🇸 Radford, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Electrical (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln Technical Institute 🇺🇸 United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Technician Courses (Health and Emergency Services)

    California State University, Sacramento 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Extended Opportunities Program & Services (EOP&S)

    Reedley College 🇺🇸 Reedley, 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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