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

    Western Illinois University, Quad Cities Campus 🇺🇸 Moline, IL, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Customer Service Rep (Certificate)

    Chippewa Valley Technical College 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    ECO 203 Economics-Macro

    University of Wisconsin Colleges 🇺🇸 Baraboo, United States

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    Economics

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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    Economics

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A.) (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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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PHD) (Graduate Program)

    The University of Arizona 🇺🇸 Tucson, United States

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  9. Minor

    Economics Minor

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

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  10. Minor

    Economics, Minor

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

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  11. Postgraduate

    Feminist Economics, Economics AREA OF CONCENTRATION (Postgraduate)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  12. Major

    Human Services (Major)

    Harper College 🇺🇸 Palatine, United States

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  13. Major

    Human Services (Major)

    Kenai Peninsula College -Anchorage Extension Site 🇺🇸 Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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  15. Major

    Human Services (Major)

    Kenai Peninsula College - Resurrection Bay Extension Site 🇺🇸 Seward, Alaska, United States

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  16. Associate

    Human Services Associate

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College 🇺🇸 Fennimore, United States

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  17. Master

    MEDEX (Master of Clinical Health Services - Extended)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  18. Major

    Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Major)

    University of Washington - Tacoma Campus 🇺🇸 Tacoma, United States

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  19. Associate

    Social Services - Associate of Applied Science

    Pima Community College 🇺🇸 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Stanislaus, BA, 120, Sociology (Human Services)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Tax Preparation

    Triton College 🇺🇸 River Grove, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Bakersfield, BS, 180, Economics (Economics - General)

    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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