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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. Certificate

    Customer Service Specialist Certificate of Recognition

    Olympic College 🇺🇸 Bremerton, WA, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Economics

    Portland State University 🇺🇸 Oregon, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Economics

    Washington and Lee University - School of Law 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctoral Degree)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  6. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  7. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate) (UCLA)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Belmont University 🇺🇸 Nashville, United States

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  10. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    College of Business and Economics | University of Wisconsin-River Falls 🇺🇸 River Falls, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics, BA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  12. Master

    Economics, Master of Arts (M.A.)

    Virginia Commonwealth University 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Electrical (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln Culinary Institute 🇺🇸 United States

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  15. Certificate

    Frontline Services Pathway Certificate

    Western Technical College 🇺🇸 La Crosse, United States

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  16. Master

    Fullerton, MA, 30, Economics (Economics - General), 22041

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. Bachelor

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

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  18. Major

    Health and Human Services (Major)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  19. Bachelor

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

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Human Services, JSC (Bakersfield College)

    Kern Community College District 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Institutional Economics, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  22. Master

    MA in International Political Economy

    Claremont Graduate University 🇺🇸 Claremont, California, 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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