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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)

    The University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Business Administration 🇺🇸 Huntsville, AL, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics Minor

    Shepherd University 🇺🇸 Shepherdstown, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics, BS

    Hampton University 🇺🇸 Hampton, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services Professions

    Lone Star College | University Park 🇺🇸 The Woodlands, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay Campus 🇺🇸 Homer, Alaska, United States

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  7. Minor

    Human Services (Undergraduate) ( Evening & Weekend Program - Minor)

    Post University 🇺🇸 Waterbury, CT, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    HVAC (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln College of Technology 🇺🇸 Cincinnati, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    HVAC (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln Culinary Institute 🇺🇸 United States

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  10. Master

    Master of Arts in Human Services

    Southeastern University 🇺🇸 Lakeland, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Economics

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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  12. Major

    Political Economy (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  13. Master

    San Francisco, MA, 30, Economics (Economics - General), 22041

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  15. Minor

    Tax Planning (Minors)

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Automotive Services

    Contra Costa College 🇺🇸 San Pablo, California, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics:Law and Policy Track

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

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Pittsburgh 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A.)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  20. Master

    Economics (M.A.) - Law (J.D.) - Berkeley, Economics and Law (Concurrent Degree Program) (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  21. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major)

    Claremont McKenna College 🇺🇸 Claremont, California, United States

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  22. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate Major) (UC Davis)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, 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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