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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. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Anderson University 🇺🇸 Anderson, United States

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  2. Master

    Financial Economics (Master of Arts)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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  3. Scholarship

    Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant

    Schiller International University Largo 🇺🇸 Largo, USA, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Gerontology and Aging Services Bachelor's Degree (Online Degree)

    University of Maryland University College 🇺🇸 Adelphi, Maryland, United States

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  6. Master

    Integrated MS in Behavioral and Computational Economics (4+1 and Bridge Programs)

    Chapman University 🇺🇸 Orange, California, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Executive MPA (The Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service)

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  8. Minor

    Financial Economics (Minor)

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  9. Minor

    Economics, Minor

    University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Economics

    Lewis and Clark College 🇺🇸 Portland, United States

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  11. Certificate

    Tax Preparation Specialist Certificate

    Chattahoochee Technical College 🇺🇸 Marietta, United States

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  12. Master

    Economics (Master)

    Clark Atlanta University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  13. Teacher training

    Human Services/Learning Resources, Education Specialist Program

    University of Central Missouri - Warrensburg, Missouri 🇺🇸 Warrensburg, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Advisor in Student Services (Certificate)

    University of Wisconsin-Marathon County 🇺🇸 Wausau, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Health Services Admn (Fully Online Program) (BS) (Major)

    Robert Morris University 🇺🇸 Moon Township, United States

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  17. Research

    Health Services Research

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  18. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Chatham University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  19. Master

    Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling (M.A.) (Online Degree Program)

    Liberty University Online 🇺🇸 Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

    Assumption College 🇺🇸 Worcester, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Financial Services (Adult Undergraduate Program)

    Maryville University 🇺🇸 St Louis, Missouri, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Financial Services (Online Program)

    Bryant & Stratton College, Parma Campus 🇺🇸 Albany, 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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