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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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    Economics

    Chaffey College 🇺🇸 Rancho Cucamonga, California, United States

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    Economics

    College of Marin Kentfield Campus 🇺🇸 Kentfield, California, United States

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    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Whitworth University 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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    Go to information for Economics

    Washington and Lee University - School of Law 🇺🇸 Lexington, United States

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    Human Services

    Spokane Falls Community College 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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    International Economics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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    Political Economy of Industrial Societies

    University of California Berkeley, College of Letters and Science 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, United States

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    Technical and Applied Studies (Nonprofit-Human Services), BTAS, Bachelor's, Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas

    Kent State University - Salem 🇺🇸 Salem, Ohio, United States

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    Economics

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

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    Economics BA

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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    Health Services (MPH - Community Oriented Public Health Practice)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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    Health Services (MPH - General)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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    Introduction to Customer Service

    Highline College 🇺🇸 Des Moines, WA, United States

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    IT - Health Care Services for the IT Professional (Diploma)

    Northcentral Technical College 🇺🇸 Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, Wittenberg, Wausau, United States

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    IT-HDI Customer Service Analyst

    Madison Area Technical College 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN):Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care and School Nurse Services Credential

    Azusa Pacific University 🇺🇸 Azusa, California, United States

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    Social Services Mental Health (Professional/Technical Programs)

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

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    Standard Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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    Tax Planning

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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    Undergraduate Learning Track in Economics (Online)

    American Public University System 🇺🇸 Charles Town, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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