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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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    Student Support Services (Support Programs )

    Columbia Basin College 🇺🇸 Pasco, WA, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts in Economics

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    University of Phoenix 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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    Economics

    Pierce College District, Puyallup 🇺🇸 Puyallup, WA, United States

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  6. Undergraduate

    Economics (M, m) (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  7. Major

    Economics (Major) (UC Santa Cruz)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics - Applied Economics Option, BA

    California State University, San Bernardino 🇺🇸 San Bernardino, California, United States

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    Human Services

    Cosumnes River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Human Services AAT and AAS-T Degrees

    Clover Park Technical College 🇺🇸 Lakewood, WA, United States

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    Human Services Initial

    Highline College 🇺🇸 Des Moines, WA, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Law and Social Inequality

    Seattle University, School of Law 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  13. Certificate

    Personal Income Taxation (Certificate)

    Blackhawk Technical College 🇺🇸 Janesville, United States

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  15. Master

    Pomona, MS, 45, Economics (Economic Analysis), 22041

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    San Diego, BA, 120, Economics (Quantitative Analysis)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  17. Foundation programme

    Construction Trades: Pre-Apprenticeship

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  18. Other programmes

    CPR/First Aid studies (Emergency Medical Services)

    Northland Pioneer College 🇺🇸 Holbrook, Arizona, United States

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services Paramedic (Occupational Degree)

    Arizona Western College 🇺🇸 Yuma, Arizona, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic

    Pierpont Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Fairmont, United States

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  22. Other programmes

    Federal and State Individual Taxation (Online Course)

    American River College 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, 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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