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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 (School of Management) (Major) (Mathematics)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  2. Major

    Economics (St Andrews Joint Degree) (Major)

    College of William and Mary 🇺🇸 Williamsburg, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics BA (Bachelor of Arts)

    Fairleigh Dickinson University 🇺🇸 Madison, NJ, United States

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  4. Minor

    Economics, International (Concentration), Major, Minor

    Radford University 🇺🇸 Radford, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Human Development/Human Services

    Cuesta College 🇺🇸 San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Washington County Community College 🇺🇸 Calais, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Human Services, degree (Cerro Coso Community College)

    Kern Community College District 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  9. Minor

    Inequality Studies (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cosmopolitan University 🇺🇸 FL, United States

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  10. Master

    Long Beach, MA, 32, Economics (Economics - General), 22041

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  11. Master

    MA in Human Services

    Southeastern University, Washington 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  12. Major

    Managerial Economics (Major)

    Central Washington University, College of Business 🇺🇸 Ellensburg, WA, United States

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  13. Master

    Master of Science in Taxation

    National Paralegal College 🇺🇸 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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  15. Major

    Mathematics with Economics (Major)

    St. Anselm College 🇺🇸 Manchester, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Medical Art Services (Adult Specialty)

    Cooper University Hospital 🇺🇸 Camden, United States

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  17. Teacher training

    Nursing, Special Education, Human Services and Social Work

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Automotive Services Technology

    Gadsden State Community College 🇺🇸 Gadsden, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Construction Trades

    Brown Mackie College - Atlanta 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Customer Service Certificate

    Moraine Park Technical College 🇺🇸 Fond du Lac, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Early Childhood-Child and Family Services

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Economics

    Florida International University, FIU 🇺🇸 Miami, 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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