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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

    Foreign Language & International Trade (Minor)

    University of Alabama in Huntsville 🇺🇸 Huntsville, United States

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  2. Associate

    Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University International 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  3. Research

    Health Services Research and Health Policy

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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  6. Associate

    Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services (Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health)

    Arkansas Tech University 🇺🇸 Russellville, United States

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  7. Master

    Community Development and Applied Economics (M.S.)

    University of Vermont 🇺🇸 Burlington, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Economics

    College of Social Sciences, University of Hawai’i at Manoa 🇺🇸 Honolulu, Hawai'i, United States

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  9. Master

    Quantitative Economics (MS)

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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  10. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Human Services Degree (Online program)

    Quincy University 🇺🇸 Quincy, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (Doctorate)

    Georgia Institute of Technology, Centre for Sustainable Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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  13. Master

    Human Services (MS) (Master)

    Argosy University, College of Counseling, Psychology and Social Sciences 🇺🇸 Orange, California, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, United States

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  16. Master

    Master of Sience in Taxation

    Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - Orfalea College of Business 🇺🇸 San Luis Obispo, California, United States

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  17. Associate

    Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University, Des Moines 🇺🇸 Urbandale, IA, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    BA in Human Services

    Hawaii Pacific University 🇺🇸 Honolulu, Kaneohe, Hawai'i, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Bucknell University 🇺🇸 Lewisburg, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Educational Services (BA)

    Louisiana Tech University 🇺🇸 Ruston, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    The Online Economy

    Harvard Business School 🇺🇸 Massachusetts, United States

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  22. Master

    Emergency Health Services, M.S., Minor

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, 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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