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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. Major

    Counseling & Human Services (Major)

    Northern Kentucky University 🇺🇸 Highland Heights, United States

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  2. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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  3. Minor

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Minors)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Economics and Finance

    University of Wyoming 🇺🇸 Laramie, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Emergency Medical Services

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

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  7. Master

    Master of International Service

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  8. Other programmes

    Social Work Pupil Personnel Services Credential Program (SWRK PPSC)

    College of Continuing Education at Sacramento State 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, United States

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  9. Other programmes

    Welding Technology (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln Technical Institute 🇺🇸 United States

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  10. Bachelor

    East Bay, BA, 180, Sociology (Social Services)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Economics

    Mesa Community College, Southern and Dobson Campus 🇺🇸 Mesa, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Economics - Mathematical Economics Option, BA

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

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  13. Teacher training

    Economics Education

    University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 🇺🇸 Whitewater, United States

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  15. Undergraduate

    Human Services, Sociology (Undergraduate)

    Purdue University Calumet 🇺🇸 Hammond, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    Moderate/Severe Disabilities (School Services Credentials)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  17. Other programmes

    Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Credential in School Psychology (Credentials Program)

    Alliant International University 🇺🇸 California, United States

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  18. Minor

    Tax Minor (Undergraduate)

    Pace University, Westchester Campus 🇺🇸 Pleasantville, New York, United States

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  19. Other programmes

    Taxation

    Washington University in St. Louis, School of Law 🇺🇸 St. Louis, MO, United States

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  20. Master

    Taxation, MBA (Graduate Program)

    Pace University, Westchester Campus 🇺🇸 Pleasantville, New York, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Wind Turbine Service Technology (Certificate)

    Dabney S. Lancaster Community College 🇺🇸 Clifton Forge, United States

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  22. Major

    Economics (Major)

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, 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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