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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

    Family and Child Services Certificate

    University of Phoenix 🇺🇸 Phoenix, United States

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    Human Services

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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    Human Services - Addictions Studies (A.S.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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    Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

    BridgeValley Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Institute, United States

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  6. Certificate

    Human Services Supervisor (Certificate)

    Northcentral Technical College 🇺🇸 Antigo, Medford, Phillips, Spencer, Wittenberg, Wausau, United States

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    Service Learning ( Upper School)

    Collegiate School 🇺🇸 Richmond, United States

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  8. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Economics/Systems

    Taylor University 🇺🇸 Upland, United States

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    Construction Trades: General Construction Worker

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  10. Postgraduate

    Econometrics, Economics AREA OF CONCENTRATION (Postgraduate)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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    Economics

    Los Angeles Pierce College 🇺🇸 Woodland Hills, CA, United States

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  12. Undergraduate

    Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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  13. Major

    Economics* (Major)

    The University of Wisconsin - Madison 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A. (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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  17. Master

    Economics,Stony Brook University, M.A.

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

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    Economics-Mathematics (Columbia College)

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

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    Financial Services

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 🇺🇸 Oshkosh, United States

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  20. Certificate

    HVACR Service Procedures (Certificate) ( Air Conditioning)

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  21. Certificate

    Industrial Trades Technician – Helper Certificate of Recognition

    Olympic College 🇺🇸 Bremerton, WA, United States

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    International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Advanced Provider Course (Health and Emergency Services)

    California State University, Sacramento 🇺🇸 Sacramento, California, 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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