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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. Master

    Economics,Albany, University at, M.A.

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

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  2. Bachelor

    Economics-Mathematics, B.A. (UC Santa Barbara)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Emergency Medical Services (A.S.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  4. Certificate

    Principles of Microeconomics (Certificate) (Economics)

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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    Construction Trades - Mechanical Trades: Sheet Metal

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Construction Trades: Heat Frost Insulation

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - AAS - SCC

    Community Colleges of Spokane 🇺🇸 Spokane, United States

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    Economics (ECNS)

    Penn State Hazleton 🇺🇸 Hazleton, United States

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  10. Bachelor

    Environmental Economics and Policy, B.S. (UC Berkeley)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Financial Economics (Joint/Dual Degrees)

    The University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, IL, United States

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  12. Bachelor

    Health & Human Services (Associate, Bachelor)

    Youngstown State University 🇺🇸 Youngstown, United States

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    Human Services

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College - Green Bay Campus 🇺🇸 Green Bay, United States

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    Human Services Technology

    Ohio University 🇺🇸 Athens, United States

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    Introduction to Federal Income Taxation

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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    Language Interpreter for Health Services

    Waukesha County Technical College 🇺🇸 Pewaukee, United States

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    Passenger Service Agent (C.C.C.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  19. Bachelor

    Technical and Applied Studies (Nonprofit-Human Services), BTAS, Bachelor's, Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull, Tuscarawas

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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    Construction Trades - Heavy Equipment Operations

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Construction Trades: Sheet Metal

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Construction Trades: Steamfitting

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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