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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. Undergraduate

    Community Health and Human Services (Undergraduate)

    St. Marianna University School of Medicine 🇺🇸 Fond du Lac, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics (ECNS) (Bachelor)

    Penn State Greater Allegheny 🇺🇸 PA - Pennsylvania, United States

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  3. Major

    Economics (Major)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  4. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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    Electronic Engineering Technology (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln College of Technology 🇺🇸 Cincinnati, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    EMT Basic Program (Emergency Medical Services)

    Northland Pioneer College 🇺🇸 Holbrook, Arizona, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Health Services Leadership, G.C.

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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    Human Services

    Northern Wyoming Community College District - Sheridan College 🇺🇸 Gillette, United States

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    Human Services

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

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  11. Major

    Managerial Economics (Major)

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

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  12. Other programmes

    Public Service Requirement

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

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  13. Bachelor

    San Luis Obispo, BS, 180, Economics (General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    San Marcos, BA, 120, Human Development (Health Services)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Chico, BA, 120, Economics (Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Mansfield University 🇺🇸 Mansfield, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics and Mathematics

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  19. Master

    Economics, Accelerated MA/Economics, BA or BS

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

    University of Northern Iowa 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Electrical Trades Certificate (St. Philip's College)

    Alamo Community Colleges 🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States

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    Human Services

    Central Wyoming College 🇺🇸 Riverton, 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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