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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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    Economics

    Lone Star College | University Park 🇺🇸 The Woodlands, United States

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    Economics (BSBA)

    Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 Slippery Rock, United States

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  3. Master

    Economics (M.A.)

    Washington Howard University 🇺🇸 Washington, DC, United States

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  4. Master

    Economics (MA) (Graduate Program)

    The University of Arizona 🇺🇸 Tucson, United States

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    Economics (Major)

    University of Idaho 🇺🇸 Moscow, United States

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    Economics (Major)

    Stony Brook University 🇺🇸 Stony Brook, United States

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  8. Certificate

    Financial Services/Investment Analysis Certificate

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  9. Major

    Geography and Environmental Planning - Combined Majors: Geography and Economics

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Human Services Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

    Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 🇺🇸 Fort Wayne, United States

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  11. Certificate

    International Service Certificate

    Seattle Pacific University 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Mathematics/Economics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    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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  13. Bachelor

    Mathematics/Economics (B.S.) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Monterey Bay, BA, 120, Collaborative Health and Human Services (Social Work)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Nutrition Services (Medical Specialty)

    UC San Diego Health System 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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    Political Economy

    Lewis and Clark College 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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    Social Services

    Spokane Falls Community College 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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    Social Services (Continuing Education)

    Whitworth University 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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    Taxation Law

    Seattle University, School of Law 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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    Trades and Industrial Education

    University of Wyoming 🇺🇸 Laramie, United States

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    Clerical Services

    University of Arkansas Community College Batesville 🇺🇸 Batesville, Arkansas, 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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