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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

    Health Services & Policy Analysis, Ph.D. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor)

    George Washington University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Human Services, B.S.

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

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  4. Major

    Leisure, Youth, and Human Services (Major)

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  6. Master

    LL.M. Concentration in Taxation (Online)

    The University of Alabama, College of Continuing Studies 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, AL, United States

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  7. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Baylor University, Hankamer School of Business 🇺🇸 Waco, Texas, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Psychology and Human Services (B.S.)

    Clayton State University 🇺🇸 Morrow, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Pupil Personnel Services Credential: School Counseling

    California State University, San Bernardino 🇺🇸 San Bernardino, California, United States

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  10. Graduate

    Taxation (Graduate)

    Georgia State University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    CIEE Service-Learning in Santiago, Dominican Republic, Santiago, Dominican Republic, West Indies (Study abroad)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Louisville 🇺🇸 Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Counseling and Human Services

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Course: Economic Crisis and Globalization

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Economics

    School of Business | Marshall University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Economics (Course)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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  18. Major

    Economics (Major)

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

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Houston 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  20. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Wisconsin, Barron County 🇺🇸 Rice Lake, United States

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  21. Major

    Economics (Major) (UC Riverside)

    University of California System 🇺🇸 Oakland, Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, United States

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  22. Major

    Economics (Major) (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, 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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