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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

    Principles of Macroeconomics (Certificate) (Economics)

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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    Service Learning

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

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    Trade and Technical Occupations

    Washington County Community College 🇺🇸 Calais, United States

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    Welding Technology (Career Training Program Skilled Trades)

    Lincoln Culinary Institute 🇺🇸 United States

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    Construction Trades - Mechanical Trades: Pipefitting

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Construction Trades: Bricklaying

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Construction Trades: Heat and Frost Insulation

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Construction Trades: Plastering and Cement Masonry

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Course: State Capacity, Economic Crisis and Economic Reform: Implications for Sustainability

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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    Economics Program

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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  12. Master

    Economics,Buffalo, University at, M.A.

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

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    Economics-Philosophy (Columbia College)

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

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    Economics-Statistics (Columbia College)

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

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  16. Certificate

    Healthy Cooking (Certificate) (Commercial Food Services)

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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    Human Services - Assistance: Public Assistance Eligibility

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Stanislaus, BA, 120, Gender Studies (History, Society, and Inequality)

    The California State University 🇺🇸 Long Beach, United States

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    Tax Preparation

    Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College 🇺🇸 Mt. Gay, United States

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    Construction Trades - Mechanical Trades: Plumbing

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Construction Trades: Plumbing

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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  22. Master

    Economics, MA

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, 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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