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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Health Services (PhD)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  2. Postgraduate

    Health Services (Postgraduate)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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  3. Undergraduate

    Human Services (Undergraduate)

    Southeastern University, Washington 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    International Economics: Ph.D. (UC Santa Cruz)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    International, Economics (Bachelor)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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  7. Bachelor

    San Jose, BS, 120, Economics (Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    School Social Work (School Services Credentials)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  9. Master

    Taxation, M.S.

    California State University, Northridge 🇺🇸 Northridge, California, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Building Trades - Carpentry

    Waukesha County Technical College 🇺🇸 Pewaukee, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Economics

    Marshall University 🇺🇸 Huntington, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Economics

    Cuyamaca College 🇺🇸 El Cajon, California, United States

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  13. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Labovitz School of Business and Economics, University of Minnesota Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  15. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Wisconsin-Marinette 🇺🇸 Marinette, United States

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  16. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    California Lutheran University, School of Management 🇺🇸 Thousand Oaks, Clifornia, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate Degree Online)

    UAB Collat School of Business 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Federal Tax Law (Law Clinic)

    Gonzaga University - School of Law 🇺🇸 Spokane, WA, United States

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  19. Associate

    Fire Technology Pre-Service (Associate Degree)

    College of the Canyons, Canyon Country Campus 🇺🇸 Santa Clarita, California, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Food Service

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

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  21. Major

    Human Services (Major)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  22. Major

    International Economics with Study Abroad (Interdisciplinary) (Major)

    Bethany College Study Abroad Programs Travel Awards and Scholarships 🇺🇸 Bethany, 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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