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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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    Political Economy (Interdisciplinary/Interdepartmental Program)

    Princeton University 🇺🇸 Princeton, United States

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    Construction Trades: Ironworking

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Economics (Major)

    Marquette University 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin - Green Bay 🇺🇸 Green Bay, United States

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    Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, (BS)

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

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    Human Service Associate

    Gateway Technical College 🇺🇸 Kenosha, United States

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    Paramedic Program (Health and Emergency Services)

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

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    Paramedic to RN (Emergency Medical Services)

    Northland Pioneer College 🇺🇸 Holbrook, Arizona, United States

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    Professional Food and Beverage Service - CCL

    Phoenix College Downtown 🇺🇸 Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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    Service Learning

    Mount Mary College 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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    Collegiate School 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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    Welding Technology (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Euphoria Institute of Beauty Arts and Sciences 🇺🇸 United States

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    Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics

    University of Hawai`i 🇺🇸 Pearl City, United States

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    Construction Trades - Mechanical Trades: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Construction Trades: Millwrighting

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Economics (Columbia College)

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

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  19. Master

    Economics, Economics, (Masters)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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  20. Undergraduate

    Economics, Undergraduate

    Northeastern University 🇺🇸 Boston, United States

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    Fortis College 🇺🇸 Centerville, United States

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    Environmental and Natural Resource Economics (Minor)

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