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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. Certificate

    Protective Services (Private Security) (Certificate)

    Danville Community College 🇺🇸 Danville, United States

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    Quality Customer Service

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Central Service Technician

    Waukesha County Technical College 🇺🇸 Pewaukee, United States

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    Clinical Rehabilitative Services Credential in Language, Speech, and Hearing

    California State University, Los Angeles 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States

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    Course: Economics Markets & Governments; Cost-benefit Analysis

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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  7. Undergraduate

    ECON --- Economics (pdf) (Undergraduate)

    Utah Valley University 🇺🇸 Orem, Heber, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Economics (ECNS) (Bachelor)

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

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  9. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Western Illinois University 🇺🇸 Macomb, United States

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  10. Master

    Economics BA, BS, Accelerated MA

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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    Emergency Medical Services

    Clark College 🇺🇸 Vancouver, WA, United States

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  12. Certificate

    Global Trade Compliance (Certificate)

    Waukesha County Technical College 🇺🇸 Pewaukee, United States

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  13. Associate

    Internet Services Technology (Associate)

    Broward College 🇺🇸 Ft. Lauderdale, United States

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    Clinical or Rehabilitative Services (Credential Program)

    San Diego State University 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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  16. Master

    Economic History, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (Masters)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics (ECLBA) (Bachelor)

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

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  18. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of North Florida 🇺🇸 Jacksonville, United States

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  19. Minor

    Economics, Minor, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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    Health Services (Health Professions Honors Program)

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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    Human Services - Generalist (A.S.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  22. Certificate

    Institutional Food Service (Certificate)

    Gateway Technical College 🇺🇸 Kenosha, 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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