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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

    Economics Minor (ECNS)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  2. Master

    Economics, M.A.

    California State University, Fullerton 🇺🇸 Fullerton, California, United States

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  3. Bachelor

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

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Laramie County Community College 🇺🇸 Cheyenne, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    International Trade and Finance, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  7. Other programmes

    Kenya Service-Learning (Short-term Program)

    Southern Illinois University Carbondale 🇺🇸 Carbondale, Illinois, United States

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  8. Master

    Taxation, MBA (Graduate Program) (Graduate Program)

    Pace University, Westchester Campus 🇺🇸 Pleasantville, New York, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Child Care Services

    Madison Area Technical College 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  10. Master

    East Bay, MS, 45, Taxation (Taxation - General), 05022

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  11. Bachelor

    Economics, BBA, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    ES --- Emergency Services (pdf) (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  13. Certificate

    Fire Technology Pre-Service​ (Certificate of Achievement)

    College of the Canyons, Canyon Country Campus 🇺🇸 Santa Clarita, California, United States

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  15. Master

    Fullerton, MS, 30, Taxation (Taxation - General), 05022

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Health and Human Services

    Contra Costa College 🇺🇸 San Pablo, California, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Human Services (A.A.S.)

    Blue Ridge Community College 🇺🇸 Weyers Cave, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Labor Economics, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (PhD)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  19. Master

    Los Angeles, MA, 45, Economics (Global Economics), 22041

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  20. Master

    MBA/MA in Economics (Joint Degree Program)

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Political Science B.A., Social Sciences and Human Services, Baccalaureate

    University of Minnesota - Duluth 🇺🇸 Duluth, United States

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  22. Master

    Pomona, MS, 45, Economics (Financial Economics), 22041

    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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