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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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    Course: Introduction to Statistical Methods in Economics

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  2. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Illinois 🇺🇸 Urbana, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics (Major)

    College of William and Mary 🇺🇸 Williamsburg, United States

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  4. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Hendrix College 🇺🇸 Conway, Arkansas, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Puget Sound 🇺🇸 Tacoma, WA, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics BA

    California Lutheran University, School of Management 🇺🇸 Thousand Oaks, Clifornia, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Electrical (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln College of Technology 🇺🇸 Cincinnati, United States

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    Electronic Engineering Technology (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln Culinary Institute 🇺🇸 United States

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    Emergency Medical Services

    Pierpont Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Fairmont, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Family Services Advocate - Certificate - SFCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  12. Major

    International Political Economy (Major)

    Beloit College 🇺🇸 Beloit, United States

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  13. Undergraduate

    International Service (Undergraduate)

    Valparaiso University 🇺🇸 Valparaiso, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Library & Information Services Technical Services

    Highline College 🇺🇸 Des Moines, WA, United States

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  16. Major

    Major, Deaf Studies - Concentrations and Tracks: Human Services

    Towson University 🇺🇸 Towson, United States

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  17. Major

    Mathematics/Economics (Major)

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

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  18. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Washington State University - School of Economic Sciences 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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  19. Major

    Movement and Sport Sciences (Major) (Healthcare Services)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  20. Graduate

    Planning and Economic Development (Graduate)

    Georgia State University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Sociology B.A., Social Sciences and Human Services, Baccalaureate

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  22. Master

    Sonoma, MA, 60, Counseling (School Counseling: Pupil Personnel Services), 08261

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, 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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