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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. Master

    Los Angeles, MS, 105, Counseling (Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling with Emphasis in Pupil Personnel Services), 08261

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  2. Major

    Modern Language & International Economics (Major)

    Xavier University 🇺🇸 Ohio, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    San Marcos, BA, 120, Human Development (Adult and Gerontology Services)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    East Bay, BA, 180, Economics (Statistical Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  6. Master

    Economic Development MS

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Economics

    Cuesta College 🇺🇸 San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics (Major)

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

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  9. Bachelor

    Financial Services, B.A.

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  10. Major

    Global Economics (Major) (UC Santa Cruz)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  11. Associate

    Human Services (Associate of Applied Science)

    Kenai Peninsula College - Resurrection Bay Extension Site 🇺🇸 Seward, Alaska, United States

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  12. Foundation programme

    Human Services Foundations

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Human Services/ Alcohol & Drug Studies

    College of the Desert 🇺🇸 Palm Desert, California, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Mild/Moderate Disabilities (School Services Credentials)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Monterey Bay, BA, 120, Collaborative Health and Human Services (Community Health)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD in Social Sciences, Humanities and Interdisciplinary Policy Studies in Education (SHIPS) Race, Inequality and Language in Education

    Stanford University 🇺🇸 Stanford, Califorrnia, United States

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  18. Graduate

    Social Services (Graduate)

    Whitworth University 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Sonoma, BA, 120, Economics (Labor and Public Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Stanislaus, BA, 120, Sociology (Social Inequality)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Tax Preparer (Certificate)

    Glendale Community College California 🇺🇸 Glendale, California, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Water Service: Customer Service

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, 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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