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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. Minor

    Environmental & Resource Economics (Undergraduate Minor)

    Cornell University 🇺🇸 Ithaca, United States

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    Financial Services - Mortgage Finance* (A.S.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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    Human Services Psychology

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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    Instructional Services Technology (A.S.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, United States

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  6. Bachelor

    Integrated Health Studies (Health Services), BS, Bachelor's, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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    LIS 504 LE: Reference and Information Services

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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  8. Master

    Taxation, (M.S.)

    Long Island University 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, Brookville, United States

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    Course: International Trade

    Students Circle Network 🇺🇸 United States

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  10. Scholarship

    Education & Human Services (Scholarships By College)

    Ferris State University, Flint 🇺🇸 Flint, United States

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    LIS 510 LE: Adult Public Services

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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    LIS 530 BLE: Health Sciences Information Services and Resources

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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    LIS 578 LE: Technical Services Functions

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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    Fire Service Professional

    Maricopa Community Colleges 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    LIS 522 LE: Information Sources and Services in the Sciences

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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  17. Bachelor

    Economics, (B.A.)

    Long Island University 🇺🇸 Brooklyn, Brookville, United States

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    Hydraulic Service and Repair, ATI Wooster

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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    LIS 523 LE: Information Sources and Services in the Social Sciences

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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    LIS 590 EVL: Evaluating Programs and Services

    University of Illinois Online 🇺🇸 Champaign, United States

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    Principles of Nutrition (Home Economics)

    Shelton State Community College 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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    Networking Services Technology (A.S.)

    Miami Dade College 🇺🇸 Miami, 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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