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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

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Bachelor of Science)

    W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University 🇺🇸 Scottsdale, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics / Law, Albany, University at, Baccalaureate, B.S.

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

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  3. Minor

    Economics Minor (Undergraduate)

    Pace University, Westchester Campus 🇺🇸 Pleasantville, New York, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    Economics, with concentrations in International Economics (Bachelor of Arts (B.A.))

    Sonoma State University 🇺🇸 Rohnert Park, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Economics-International Economics

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

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  7. Specialisation

    Electrical Power Technology Specialization - AAS#:#Electrical Power Technology prepares students for jobs in power, oil and gas, and other power related services. In this specialization students learn about electrical machines (generators, motors, transformers) in single and multi-phase systems.

    Houston Community College 🇺🇸 Houston, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services- Paramedic

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Foreign Language and International Trade (Independent Program)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Human Services (Certificate of Accomplishment)

    Coastline Community College 🇺🇸 Fountain Valley, California, United States

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  11. Undergraduate

    Human Social Services (Undergraduate)

    Wisconsin Lutheran College 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  12. Major

    International Economics (Major)

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

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  13. Certificate

    Personal Income Tax Specialist (Certificate)

    Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College 🇺🇸 Shell Lake, Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake, Superior, United States

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  15. Certificate

    Socio-Economic Justice (Certificate) (Graduate certificate)

    Arizona State University, School of Social Transformation 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Sonoma, BA, 120, Economics (Managerial Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Advanced Life Support Studies (Emergency Medical Services)

    Northland Pioneer College 🇺🇸 Holbrook, Arizona, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics

    Yale University 🇺🇸 New Haven, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Economics

    College of the Siskiyous 🇺🇸 Weed, California, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics and Finance, B.A.

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Economics, Buffalo, University at, Baccalaureate, B.A.

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

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  22. Major

    Environment, Economy, and Sustainability (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, 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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