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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

    Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with School Nurse Services Credential (SNSC)

    Azusa Pacific University 🇺🇸 Azusa, California, United States

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  2. Master

    Psychology - Psychological Services (M.A.)

    Nathan Weiss Graduate College 🇺🇸 Union, New Jersey, United States

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    Social Work Pupil Personnel Services Credential Program (SWRK PPSC)

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

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  4. Certificate

    Trust and Estate Taxation (Certificate) (Graduate Certificate Program)

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

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    Certicate in Human Services Assistant

    Florida SouthWestern State College 🇺🇸 Fort Myers, United States, United States

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    Economics and Political Economy, Economic History (Barnard College)

    Columbia University in the City of New York 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics, B.S./B.A.

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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  9. Bachelor

    Human services (Bachelor) (Bachelor of Science)

    Henderson State University 🇺🇸 Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States

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    International Political Economy

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  11. Master

    Law - Taxation (LLM)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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    Economics

    Ohio University - Zanesville 🇺🇸 Zanesville, United States

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  13. Bachelor

    Economics (ECLBS) (Bachelor)

    Pennsylvania State University at University Park 🇺🇸 University Park, PA, United States

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  15. Master

    Economics, M.A. (ECONMA)

    University of Arkansas 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States

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    Health Services (MPH - Executive Degree Program)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  17. Master

    Health Services (MS)

    University of Washington 🇺🇸 Seattle, WA, United States

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  18. Research

    Health Services Research

    University of Florida 🇺🇸 Gainesville, United States

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    Human Services Leadership

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  20. Certificate

    Human Services – Case Aide Certificate of Recognition

    Olympic College 🇺🇸 Bremerton, WA, United States

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    Psychology and Human Services

    Davis and Elkins College 🇺🇸 Elkins, United States

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    Service Learning

    University of Wisconsin, Barron County 🇺🇸 Rice Lake, 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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