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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

    Economics (Major)

    Pacific Lutheran University 🇺🇸 Tacoma, WA, United States

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics - Political Economy Option, BA

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Economics, (BS, BA)

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

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  4. Certificate

    Fire Service Officer/Manager (Certificate)

    Yavapai College 🇺🇸 Prescott, Arizona, United States

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  6. Master

    Master of Arts in Economics

    American University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  7. Master

    Taxation, MS (Graduate Program) (Graduate Program)

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

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  8. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    College of William and Mary 🇺🇸 Williamsburg, United States

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  9. Master

    Economics / Applied Economics (Master's)

    University of Oklahoma at Norman 🇺🇸 Oklahoma, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Economics, BA, BS

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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  11. Master

    Economics, M.A.

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  12. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics,Albany, University at, Doctorate, Ph.D.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics,Buffalo, University at, Doctorate, Ph.D.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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  15. Master

    Executive LL.M. in Taxation

    New York University 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  16. Other programmes

    HUMAN SERVICES

    Fox Valley Technical College 🇺🇸 Appleton,, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Human Services (B.S.)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Human Services (BS)

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  19. Certificate

    Human Services and Rehabilitation: Peer Support (Certificate)

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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  20. Master

    Public Service, M.P.S. (UACSMP) (Masters)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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  21. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    Christopher Newport University 🇺🇸 Newport News, United States

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Economics,Binghamton University, Doctorate, Ph.D.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,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.

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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