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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. Master

    Northridge, MS, 60, Counseling (College Counseling and Student Services), 08261

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  2. Master

    Pomona, MS, 45, Economics (Environmental and Natural Resource Economics), 22041

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  3. Bachelor

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

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  4. Bachelor

    San Bernardino, BA, 180, Economics (General)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    San Luis Obispo, BA, 180, Sociology (Social Services)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Social and Human Services

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

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    Automobile Policy: Customer Service

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Economics

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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    Economics

    Everett Community College 🇺🇸 Everett, WA, United States

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    Economics

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

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    Economics

    University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point 🇺🇸 Stevens Point, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Economics (B.A.)

    University of California, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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    Economics (Program)

    Chandler-Gilbert Community College 🇺🇸 Chandler, Arizona, United States

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  16. Major

    Economics: Economics-General (Major)

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

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    Environmental Economics (Directed Study for academic credit)

    Stonehill College 🇺🇸 North Easton, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    San Bernardino, BA, 180, Economics (Political Economy)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    San Luis Obispo, BS, 180, Economics (Quantitative Economics)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  20. Bachelor

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

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Taxes

    Lone Star College | University Park 🇺🇸 The Woodlands, United States

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    Technology and Skilled Trades (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln Technical 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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