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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

    International Economics & Finance (Minor)

    Austin College. Sherman, Texas 🇺🇸 Sherman, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    Law, Economics & Public Policy

    University of Washington, Bothell 🇺🇸 Bothell, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    Long Beach, BA, 120, Economics (Mathematical Economics and Economic Theory)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Multi-Occupational Trades

    Everett Community College 🇺🇸 Everett, WA, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Pomona, BS, 180, Economics (Economics - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Professional Food and Beverage Service - CCL

    Phoenix College 🇺🇸 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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  8. Associate

    Rehabilitation Services (Social Science - Associate in Science Program)

    Snead State Community College 🇺🇸 Boaz, United States

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  9. Master

    San Diego, MA, , Economics (Economics - General), 22041

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  10. Associate

    Social Services - Associate of Arts

    Pima Community College 🇺🇸 Tucson, Arizona, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Utilities: Customer Service

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Airline Operations: Reservations and Ticketing Services

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Chico, BA, 120, Economics (Environmental Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  15. Other programmes

    Child Care Services

    Chippewa Valley Technical College 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Construction Trades Preparation

    Renton Technical College 🇺🇸 Renton, WA, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Economics

    Iowa State University 🇺🇸 Ames, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Economics

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Economics

    College of Alameda 🇺🇸 Alameda, California, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate Degrees)

    UAB Collat School of Business 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Economics - Three-year Option, BBA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, 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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