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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 Assistant 2 (Certificate)

    Waukesha County Technical College 🇺🇸 Pewaukee, United States

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    Customer Service Representative Pathway Certificate

    Western Technical College 🇺🇸 La Crosse, United States

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    Economics

    University of Michigan - Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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    Economics

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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    Economics

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

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  7. Graduate

    Economics (Graduate) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Humboldt State University 🇺🇸 Arcata, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergrad BGS)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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  10. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate Degree Program – Minor)

    University of St. Francis 🇺🇸 Joliet, IL, United States

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  11. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Post Baccalaureate)

    Edgewood College 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Economics - General (Undergraduate)

    Sorrell College of Business at Troy University 🇺🇸 Troy, United States

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  13. Major

    Economics and Engineering (3/2 program) (Undergraduate Major)

    Claremont McKenna College 🇺🇸 Claremont, California, United States

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    Human Services ( Integrated Studies Program)

    Murray State University 🇺🇸 Murray, Paducah, Mayfield, Hopkinsville, Henderson, United States

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  16. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

    Southeastern University 🇺🇸 Lakeland, United States

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  17. Certificate

    Machine Tool Trades (Certificate)

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

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  18. Master

    Regional Economic Development,Plattsburgh, State University College at, M.S.

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

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    Spanish-International Public Services

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale (ASA) 🇺🇸 Carbondale, United States

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    Building Trades—Carpentry

    Southwest Wisconsin Technical College 🇺🇸 Fennimore, United States

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    CNC Machining and Manufacturing (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln College of Technology 🇺🇸 Cincinnati, United States

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    CNC Machining and Manufacturing (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences 🇺🇸 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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