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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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    Advanced Torts: Economic and Dignitary Torts

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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  2. Certificate

    Certificate in Customer Service

    Fort Hays State University 🇺🇸 Hays, United States

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  3. Master

    Economics (Masters)

    Bowling Green State University 🇺🇸 Bowling Green, United States

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  4. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    College of Business | James Madison University 🇺🇸 Harrisonburg, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Family Studies and Human Services (Bachelor)

    Kansas State University 🇺🇸 Manhattan, United States

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  7. Certificate

    Central Service Technician (Certificate)

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College - Green Bay Campus 🇺🇸 Green Bay, United States

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  8. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Agnes Scott College 🇺🇸 Decatur, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Human Services (Bachelor of Arts or Science)

    Hannibal-LaGrange University 🇺🇸 Hannibal, United States

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  10. Associate

    Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University-Cedar Falls Campus 🇺🇸 Cedar Falls, United States

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics (PhD)

    Emory University 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Marketable Skills Achievement Certificate: Customer Service Specialist (St. Philip's College)

    Alamo Community Colleges 🇺🇸 San Antonio, United States

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  13. Other programmes

    Economics (Transfer Degree)

    Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 🇺🇸 Tifton, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics (Bachelor)

    University of South Florida St. Petersburg 🇺🇸 St. Petersburg, United States

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  16. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  17. Master

    Applied Economics (M.B.A.)

    DePaul University 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Human Services (BA Degree Completion – Liberal Studies)

    Antioch University Seattle 🇺🇸 Seattle, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    International Political Economy and Diplomacy (B.A.)

    University of Bridgeport 🇺🇸 Bridgeport, United States

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  20. Other programmes

    EMERGENCY SERVICES

    Ilisagvik College 🇺🇸 Barrow, United States

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  21. Bachelor

    Bakersfield, BA, 180, Economics (Pre-Law)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  22. Associate

    Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

    Kaplan Higher Education, Kaplan University Campuses 🇺🇸 New York, 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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