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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

    LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES - Certificate - SFCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    LIS 506 LE: Youth Services Librarianship

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Political Economy, B.A. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Course: Obesity Economics

    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    East Bay, BA, 180, Economics (No Option)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Economic Forecasting,Albany, University at, Certificate

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

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  8. Undergraduate

    Economics (M, m) (Undergraduate)

    University of Wiscosin-Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  9. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Edgewood College 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Economics Department

    San Jose State University 🇺🇸 San Jose, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics/Economics, Binghamton University, Baccalaureate, B.S.

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

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  12. Bachelor

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

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

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  13. Certificate

    Human Services Certificate

    Oakton Community College 🇺🇸 Des Plaines, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Humboldt, BA, 120, Economics (Economics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  16. Master

    International Taxation (Masters)

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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  17. Postgraduate

    Labor Economics, Economics AREA OF CONCENTRATION (Postgraduate)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  18. Undergraduate

    Recreation and Leisure Services (Undergraduate)

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

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  19. Other programmes

    School Psychology (School Services Credentials)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  20. Certificate

    State and Local Taxation (Certificate) (Graduate-level )

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics:Economics

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

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  22. Bachelor

    Bakersfield, BS, 180, Mathematics (Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, 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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