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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. Bachelor

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

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Counseling Services,Oswego, State University College at, Certificate

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  3. Diploma

    Diploma in Medical Assisting Services

    Herzing University Online 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls, United States

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  4. Master

    East Bay, MA, 45, Economics (Economics - General), 22041

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    ECO 203 Economics-Macro

    University of Wisconsin Colleges Online 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  7. Major

    Economics (Major)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics (Major) (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  9. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    College of William and Mary 🇺🇸 Williamsburg, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Ball State University 🇺🇸 Muncie, United States

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  11. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Indiana Wesleyan University 🇺🇸 Marion, United States

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  12. Major

    Economics (Working with Math and Numbers) (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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  13. Minor

    Economics Minor

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    General Economics, B.A.

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  16. Teacher training

    Human Services & Education

    Marshall Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  17. Associate

    Human Services (Associate of Applied Science)

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

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  18. Certificate

    Human Services (Certificate)

    College of Lake County 🇺🇸 Grayslake,Illinois, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Online - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Human Services

    Argosy University - Washington DC 🇺🇸 Arlington, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    SIT Study Abroad Iceland: Renewable Energy, Technology, and Resource Economics - Summer, Reykjavik, Iceland, Europe (Study abroad)

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Social Services, Certificate

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

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  22. Other programmes

    Central Service Technician

    Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids Campus 🇺🇸 Wisconsin Rapids, 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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