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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. Graduate

    Economics , MAE, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  2. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics Ph.D. (UC Irvine)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  3. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

    Fox Valley Technical College 🇺🇸 Appleton,, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Home Inspection Certificate (Skilled Trade)

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

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  6. Major

    Human Services (Major) (Social Science)

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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  7. Major

    Manufacturing & Trades (Major)

    Dakota County Technical College 🇺🇸 Rosemount, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Student Support Services

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  9. Minor

    Tax Minor (Undergraduate)

    Pace University, NYC Campus 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Technology and Skilled Trades (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln College of Technology 🇺🇸 Cincinnati, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Technology and Skilled Trades (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln Culinary Institute 🇺🇸 United States

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  12. Other programmes

    Central Service Technician

    Chippewa Valley Technical College 🇺🇸 Eau Claire, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  15. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics, BA

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

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  17. Major

    Economics: International Economic Relations (Major)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics: M.S., Ph.D.

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

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  19. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services

    Pierce College District, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom 🇺🇸 Lakewood, WA, United States

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  20. Bachelor

    Fullerton, BS, 120, Human Services (Human Services - General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  21. Other programmes

    Human Services

    Kenai Peninsula College -Anchorage Extension Site 🇺🇸 Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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  22. Certificate

    Human Services and Rehabilitation: Autism (Certificate)

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, 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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