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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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    Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Concentration in the Economics BA, BS|Philosophy BA | Government and International Politics, BA

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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    Political Economy (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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    Applied Economics (Masters)

    University of North Dakota 🇺🇸 Grand Forks, United States

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    Construction Trades: Concrete Form Builder

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Emergency Medical Services

    Loyola University of Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States

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    Funeral Services (A.S.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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    Inequality and Social Change, Concentration in the Sociology BA

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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    International Economics (Undergraduate)

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 🇺🇸 Milwaukee, United States

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    International Trade,Buffalo, University at, M.A.

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

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    Service Learning

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    Certificate of Completion (CC) in Human Services

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

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    Feminist Economics, Economics, AREA OF CONCENTRATION (Masters)

    University of Nebraska - Lincoln 🇺🇸 Lincoln, United States

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    Human Services

    North Iowa Area Community College (NIACC) 🇺🇸 Mason City, United States

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    hysical and Health Impairment (School Services Credentials)

    San Francisco State University 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States

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  18. Bachelor

    Managerial Economics, Economics Concentration in the BS

    George Mason University 🇺🇸 Fairfax, United States

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    Community Service Officer/Police Service Aide (C.T.E./V.C.C.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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    Course: Plights and Pleasures of Public Service

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, 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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