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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. Bachelor

    San Bernardino, BS, 180, Mathematics (Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    San Diego, BA, 120, Economics (International Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  3. Bachelor

    San Luis Obispo, BS, 180, Economics (Real Estate Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Service–Learning

    Seattle Central Community College 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Solar Power Professional (Certificate) (Skilled Trade)

    California State University, San Bernardino, College of Extended and Global Education 🇺🇸 San Bernardino, California, United States

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    Technology and Skilled Trades (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences 🇺🇸 United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Channel Islands, BA, 120, Economics (General Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Community Service Organizations (extracurricular activity)

    Alderson Broaddus College 🇺🇸 Philippi, United States

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  10. Certificate

    Dietary Service Supervisor (Certificate)

    Glendale Community College California 🇺🇸 Glendale, California, United States

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    Economics

    Seattle Central Community College 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

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  12. Major

    Economics (Major)

    College of William and Mary 🇺🇸 Williamsburg, United States

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    Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Program

    College of the Siskiyous 🇺🇸 Weed, California, United States

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    Health Services (MPH - Maternal & Child Health)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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    Human Services

    Allan Hancock College 🇺🇸 Santa Maria, California, United States

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  17. Minor

    Human Services (Social Work) (Graduate) (Minor)

    St. Norbert College 🇺🇸 De Pere, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    Human Services: Addictionology

    Laramie County Community College 🇺🇸 Cheyenne, United States

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    Industrial Trades

    Belmont College 🇺🇸 St. Clairsville, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    International Political Economy

    American University - School of International Service 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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    Motorcycle, Marine & Power Equipment Service Technology

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology - Kirkland Campus 🇺🇸 Kirkland, W, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    San Jose, BA, 120, Economics (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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