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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. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Human Services

    Kaplan University International 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  2. Other programmes

    CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - AAS - Online Learning

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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  3. Minor

    Environmental Economics and Law-ACES (Minor)

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 🇺🇸 Urbana Champaign, Chicago, Springfield, United States

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  4. Other programmes

    Trades

    Thompson Institute 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, United States

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  6. Other programmes

    Applied Economics

    Johns Hopkins University 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  7. Minor

    Economics (Minor)

    Florida Atlantic University, Business School 🇺🇸 Boca Raton, United States

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  8. Major

    Economics (Undergraduate) (Majors)

    Ave Maria University 🇺🇸 Ave Maria, United States

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  9. Master

    Economics, Master of Arts

    University of San Francisco 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  10. Other programmes

    Community and Human Services (Online Program)

    SUNY Empire State College 🇺🇸 New York, United States

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  11. Other programmes

    Economics

    Johnson C. Smith University 🇺🇸 Charlotte, United States

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  12. Other programmes

    EGR 282 Engineering Economics

    University of Wisconsin Colleges Online 🇺🇸 Madison, United States

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  13. Master

    J.D./LL.M. in Taxation (Chicago-Kent Joint Degree)

    Chicago-Kent College of Law 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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  15. Bachelor

    Economics & Finance (Bachelor)

    University of Louisiana at Lafayette 🇺🇸 Lafayette, United States

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  16. Bachelor

    Economics, B.A.

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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  17. Master

    Pharmacoeconomics (Master)

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    B.A. in Psychology- Human Services (Bachelor)

    Argosy University - Tampa 🇺🇸 Tampa, United States

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  19. Major

    Economics (Major)

    Grinnell College 🇺🇸 Grinnell, United States

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  20. Associate

    Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Services

    Herzing University Online 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls, United States

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  21. Major

    Finance & Economics Emphasis (Major) (Undergraduate )

    Cumberland University 🇺🇸 Lebanon, United States

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  22. Bachelor

    Human Services, BA (Academy for Lifelong Learning)

    Western Washington University 🇺🇸 Bellingham, 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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